Job description
STREET/SOLID WASTE WORKER I
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs routine unskilled manual work in the repair and maintenance of public streets and facilities and the collection of solid waste; performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Employees in this position operate perform daily duties related with street maintenance and solid waste collection. The work is performed under the direction of the Training/Field Supervisor and is reviewed for results obtained and consistency with standard practices.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs routine unskilled manual work in the repair and maintenance of public streets and facilities and the collection of solid waste; performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Employees in this position operate perform daily duties related with street maintenance and solid waste collection. The work is performed under the direction of the Training/Field Supervisor and is reviewed for results obtained and consistency with standard practices.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Picks up garbage containers, yard waste, etc., dumps into trucks and operates packer equipment;
- Cleans areas around truck or worksite as required;
- Operate pickups or other types of medium duty trucks;
- Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters, repairing curbs, patching holes, spreading asphalt and replacing sidewalks;
- Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, chemicals and other materials, tools and equipment; Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves; picks up trash and empties trash containers; Operates a variety of mowers and equipment in grass cutting and trimming operation; Picks up paper and debris on public property and streets;
- Performs basic custodial, painting, maintenance and repair tasks;
- Assists in the repair, installation and maintenance of drainage lines, ditches and related facilities;
- Operates various types of equipment in performance of maintenance tasks if qualified.
JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: This position involves very heavy work requiring the employee to exert over to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Sufficient visual acuity is required to determine the accuracy and neatness of work performed. An employee in this position will be exposed to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions; subject to hazards including exposure to working mechanical parts and exposure to chemicals; and subject to extreme heat and cold, noise and vibrations. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to operate tools and equipment safely; ability to work with others; dependability.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Completion of the eighth grade and some experience in performance of heavy manual work desirable; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
City of Mount Holly Benefits
- All benefits are subject to change and are contingent on the annual approval of City Council.
- Full coverage health insurance equaling $751.15 monthly in value
- 50% dependent medical care coverage
- 401K - City contributes 5% regardless if employee contributes
- General Retirement – City contributes 12.15%
- $25,000 Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Vacation and sick time accrual based off of years served in NC retirement system
- 12 hours personal and/or parental leave given to hourly employees
- 13 days of holiday pay (including a floating holiday)
- Floating holiday - one per year
- One annua Grand Hall rental
- Longevity bonus based off years served in the State retirement system
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