Purpose:
The Waste Collection Specialist provides collection services of organic, inorganic materials, and minor curbside collection, and other related work as required under the direction of the Sustainable Materials Management Division. Responsibilities include operating equipment required for Public Works projects and ensuring for the safe and efficient operation of vehicles and machinery.
Supervision:
Supervision Scope: Employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently, with specific instruction. Any questionable cases are referred to the supervisor for clarification or interpretation. Work is reviewed only to an extent sufficient to keep the supervisor aware of progress, and to insure that completed work and methods used are technically accurate and that instructions are being followed.
Supervision Received: reports to the Director of Sustainable Materials Management and/or designee. Employee works under the general supervision of the Working Foreman.
Supervision Given: Employee does not exercise any supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
A candidate for this position should have a High School diploma or equivalent and one to three (1-3) years of experience in waste collection. CDL B required (Applicants with a CDL permit could be considered for this position) 2A,1C hoisting license or ability to obtain within 6 months
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
A candidate for this position should have knowledge of:
Skill in:
Performing duties safely and efficiently
Ability to:
Computer Skills
Must be able to operate a personal computer and technical software, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other industry specific programs.
A strong commitment to public service required.
Physical requirements/work environment:
Employee works on loud to very loud construction sites and is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, more than 2/3rd of the time; toxic or caustic chemicals, extremes of heat and cold up to 1/3rd of the time.
Employee is required to talk, listen, use hands, and reach with hands and arms more than 2/3rd of the time; stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Employee frequently lifts up to 60 lbs., occasionally lifts up to or more than 100 lbs.
Normal vision is required for this position. Equipment operated includes trucks in excess of 26,001 lbs., pneumatic tools, and hand tools.
Position responsibilities require the use of judgment and initiative to interpret the numerous standardized practices, procedures, codes, or general instructions governing the work. Employee is expected to locate, select, and apply the most pertinent practice, procedure, regulation, or guideline for a given situation.
Errors can result in personal injury/loss, delay or loss of service, damage to equipment or injury to others.
The position has occasional contact with the public and frequent contact with City employees, in person to respond to inquiries and provide information and assistance.
Performance Standard:
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the City through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.