Brush Site Operator

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Position Description

Position Title: Brush Site Operator

Department: Public Works

Division: Solid Waste

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Retirement: KPERS

Effective Date: November 6, 2024

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work and operates a

variety of equipment in the disposal

of trees, brush and lumber and installation of signs. Directs traffic

and inspects incoming loads at the

site and can/will reject loads that are unacceptable for disposal.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of

Operations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Generally none, but may occasionally be called upon to supervise

additional manpower.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed).

• On site control of the daily operations of the Tree & Brush Disposal
  
  

Site.

• Collects fees and charges and tally/deposit daily receipts for deposit
  
  

at the City Clerks Office.

• Make necessary decisions concerning the size/style of vehicle, the
  
  

acceptability of the incoming

materials, and the appropriate fee for loads.

• Operate various types of equipment used for brush disposal; to include
  
  

but not limited to a track

loader.

• Ensure site is left in a neat, orderly and secured condition prior to
  
  

the end of each day. This

includes the piling of collected brush and lumber for controlled burns

and/or chipping into piles.

• Responsible for the burning/chipping operations of the site with the
  
  

approval for the controlled

burns by both the Fire Battalion Chief and the Solid Waste Foreman.

• Maintains compost area for continued processing of materials.
• Maintains phone and radio communications with the Municipal Service
  
  

Center to receive or report

variances to standard operations.

• Conducts a daily inspection of fuel, hydraulic fluids, tracks and
  
  

other critical parts of the brush

disposal site equipment.

• Maintains records relating to inspections, maintenance activity,
  
  

customers, etc.

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
  
  

and refers defects or

needed repairs to supervisor. Cleans equipment.

• Observes surrounding conditions such as citizens, equipment, property,
  
  

etc., in order to assure the

brush and lumber is disposed of in a safe manner.

• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate and security
  
  

standards.

• Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City
  
  

policy. This culture will minimize

accidents, injuries and property damage. Follows proper safety

procedures and/or reporting

violations of safety policies. May perform or assist in accident

investigations.

• May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• Meets with a KS Department of Health and Environment representative
  
  

annually for maintaining

compliance with state guidelines.

• Keeps and maintains logs/records on street sign inventory to reflect
  
  

missing or damaged signs

needing repair and replacement dates.

• Responsible for installation of new signs within the parameters of
  
  

City codes/department policy.

• Assists the Street Division with snow removal tasks and the Garage
  
  

Division with other duties

when the Brush Site is closed for business during winter months.

• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Experience and License/Certification:

\(A\) Be at least 18 years old at time of hire.

\(B\) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

\(C\) Minimum six (6) months experience in the operation of trucks

and/or light equipment.

\(D\) Must possess a current, valid drivers license at time of

application (and maintain for duration

of em ployment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance

policy.

\(E\) Must have previous experience in handling a cash drawer without

any record of conflict of

interest from an employer.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

\(A\) Knowledge of equipment, methods and procedures used in brush

disposal activities; the

hazards of applicable safety rules and precautions involved in equipment

operation;

\(B\) Skill in operations of some of the listed tools and equipment;

\(C\) Ability to perform minor to heavy tasks for extended periods of

time; Ability to work overhead

and work from heights; Ability to establish and maintain effective

working relationships with

employees, supervisors and the general public; Ability to understand and

carry out written and

oral instructions.

Special Requirements

• Subject to immediate call outs during snow or other emergencies.
• Must comply with the City&rsquo