Job description

General Description

Under the basic supervision of the Solid Waste Superintendent. Performs unskilled and heavy manual labor tasks associated with landfill disposal operations such as; collect solid waste, refuse, bulky items and recycled materials.

Essential Job Duties

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Collect residential and commercial waste including trash, brush, litter and bulky items.

· Learn and follow assigned routes; read street maps and routes to locate route destinations.

· Reports damaged dumpsters, missing lids or bottoms, and need welding to the Administrative Technician.

· Dump collected trash at designated dump sites/landfill.

· Picks up trash daily at the landfill and outside of gate areas.

· Make decisions whether to pick up trash that is set out improperly.

· Follow safety rules.

· Cleans, maintains, and accounts for basic tools.

· Operates light trucks and equipment.

· Will be required to work holidays and weekends; respond afterhours; and respond in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Basic Requirements

· High School diploma or GED certificate or equivalent.

· Have a Valid Drivers License.

· Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.

· Must posses required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

· Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with having had a similar position for one to two years.

· Must live within a thirty (30) minute travel time from workstation or be able to meet this requirement within (6) months of employment.

· Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

· Knowledge of City policies and procedures.

· Knowledge of departmental and safety rules and regulations.

· Knowledge of City geography, including street and road names.

· Skill in oral and written communication.

Physical Requirements

Exerting in excess of 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship. The City of Caldwell is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays

Work Location: In person

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