Solid Waste Equipment Operator I

Salary : $50,155.00 - $55,296.00 Annually
Location : Sevierville Public Works- 310 Robert Henderson Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
The City of Sevierville is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in its programs or activities pursuant to Public Law 93-112 or 101-336. The City of Sevierville does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d.) The City is a Drug-Free Workplace, and all applicants are subject to a background check, driving history check, and drug testing in accordance with City policy.
Description
The essential function of the position within the organization is to operate and maintain equipment, machinery, and vehicles for the assigned area. The position is responsible for assigned tasks and equipment. The position works under general supervision according to some procedures; decides how and when to complete tasks.
Summary of Duties

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment, such as front-end loaders, swap loaders, automated side-loaders, knuckleboom trucks and other vehicles in the performance of assigned duties; ensures adherence to safe driving practices and procedures.

• Picks up garbage on a route for residential and/or business customers; hauls debris such as bushes, rubbish, or grass to designated drop site.
• Utilizes implements and equipment such as leaf machines or brush trucks to keep City streets free from yard waste, leaves, rubbish, etc.
• Uses a variety of hand tools such as a shovel, pitchfork, rake, and other small tools.
• Cleans, maintains and inspects assigned vehicles; performs servicing activities on assigned vehicle including greasing; checking and refilling gasoline, oil and water; checks brake systems; reports unsafe working conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisory and/or management staff.
• Performs special or non-routine refuse collection service and assignments as needed including, but not limited to building and/or repairing garbage containers.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment including explaining collection procedures; issues notices to customers reflecting sanitation violations; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Completes work orders and other required documentation.
• Performs special tasks as directed.

Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a high school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training, and a Class B TN Commercial Driver's License. Six (6) months of related experience preferred. This position requires medium to heavy work involving standing or walking most of the time, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing, raising objects exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands refers to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Requires light to medium work involving the basic life operational functions of balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, and making repetitive hand movements. Requires the ability to exert force of 50 pounds occasionally; 20 pounds frequently; and 10 pounds constantly.
The City of Sevierville offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees . These benefits include paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and paid holidays. Upon hiring, city employees are automatically enrolled in the TN Consolidated Retirement System. Vacation leave is earned at a rate based on length of service. Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month.
To see the specific benefits for this position, please click on "BENEFITS" at the top of the page.
If you have questions about the application process please email Human Resources at .
The City of Sevierville offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees . These benefits include paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and paid holidays. Upon hiring, city employees are automatically enrolled in the TN Consolidated Retirement System. Vacation leave is earned at a rate based on length of service. Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month.
To learn more details of our benefits package
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

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What experience do you have that relates to this position? Please formulate your response by outlining the skills you developed through your experiences.
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Do you currently possess a CDL?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, does your license have any endorsements or restrictions?
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