Salary : $36,046.40 - $50,440.00 Annually
Location : Springfield, MO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 042624
Department: Environmental Services
Opening Date: 04/26/2024
Closing Date: 5/10/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Want to be part of an effective and efficient team and operate equipment used in recycling yard waste into quality compost and mulch products? Our Environmental Services team is looking for an energetic and self-motivated person who can provide exceptional customer experience by providing quality services and products to citizens of Springfield and surrounding areas.
This position operates and maintains yardwaste processing and composting equipment assigned to the Yardwaste Recycling Center (YRC), operates stationary and mobile equipment separately or in tandem to grind, chip, load, transport, place and turn yardwaste, waste wood and brush to produce marketable wood mulch and compost products, and works independently with little direction to maintain grounds and recycling area to provide a positive image of our site and the City of Springfield.
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Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• A minimum of two years of experience in the operation of dump trucks, front-end loaders, windrow turners, tub grinders, trommel screens or comparable equipment operation;

OR

• Two years of maintenance and/or construction work comparable to work completed in the Parks & Public Works Departments in such areas as, yardwaste recycling and composting, solid waste disposal, street/road work.

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess at minimum a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with class "B" endorsement enabling to operate a vehicle with airbrakes;
• Candidates must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aide Certification within the probationary period.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description
Other Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet
Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
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01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted.

• I understand.

02

Are you a current full-time employee of the City of Springfield?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least 2 years of experience in the operation of dump trucks, front-end loaders, windrow turners, tub grinders, trommel screens or comparable equipment operation, or 2 years of maintenance and/or construction work comparable to work completed in the Parks & Public Works Departments in such areas as, yardwaste recycling and composting, solid waste disposal, street/road work?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your experience.
05

Do you possess at minimum a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with class "B" endorsement enabling to operate a vehicle with airbrakes?

• Yes
• No

06

Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?

• Yes
• No

07

If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.
Required Question