Job Summary

Essential Job Functions

Solid Waste & Recycling:

• Learn assigned collection routes and on-call service duties; lift and dump refuse or recycling receptacles by hand or automated equipment into collection vehicles; collect solid waste & recycling from residential, commercial, institutional and industrial sites and transport it to the Waste Campus.
• Drive large trucks and small motor vehicles used for refuse & recycling collection.
• May need to have licensure to operate equipment in the landfill.
• Assist crews as needed with the safe performance of duties related to the maintenance and operation of the City’s MRF and Waste Campus related activities.
• Operate rolling stock equipment used in the Solid Waste Division’s operations including: skid steer with multiple attachments, front end loader, fork lift, roll-off/transitional trucks, mobile shredder, semi-tractor & trailer, vibratory screener, aerial lift, compost turner & tractor, snow plow for snow removal, rear load refuse trucks, automated refuse & recycling trucks, split body trucks, scooters and a general knowledge of the material recovery facility’s operations.
• Operate fixed equipment within the Solid Waste Division including: ECS, magnets, trommel screen, conveyance, compactors, stationary shredders, loading docks, disk screen and baler.
• Assist in operations and maintenance projects at the Waste Campus; may assist with cleaning and repairs at the Waste Campus; Maintain & repair/fabricate waste receptacle inventory.
• Assist with special collection and disposal needs associated with storm damaged trees & brush.
• Perform required daily asset management data entry. (Cartegraph)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience, Education, Certifications, Physical Requirements

Experience Required: Some training in equipment operation and two (2) years of related work experience.
Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Certification/License: Valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with tanker and airbrakes endorsement
Physical Requirements

• Considerable ability to perform heavy manual labor requiring continuous use of large motor skills, standing for long periods, and frequent bending, stooping, twisting, turning, crouching, stretching, and reaching.
• Frequent exposure to noise, vehicle exhaust, grease, oil, dust, odors and grime.
• Frequent exposure to seasonal temperature extremes, inclement weather and associative hazards.
• Exposure to materials that enter the waste stream, some of which may present hazards if not correctly handled.
• Work around moving equipment and vehicular traffic requires caution as well as use of safety apparel.
• Work may include intermittent lifting, pushing or pulling of over 60 pounds.
• Required to work in permit and non-permit confined spaces in the role of Entrant, Attendant or Supervisor.
• Work entails high or dangerous work conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge
Proper use, operation and maintenance of a broad range of tools and equipment used for various jobs.
Safety rules and regulations to be used with hazards when operating tools and equipment.
Thorough understanding of City’s functions, policies, and procedures.
Skills
Written and oral communications and relational skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Follow and relay complex oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
Abilities
Work effectively with others.
Work with the utmost regard for safety and the safety of others.
Tolerate interruptions and multitask to meet deadlines.