Distinguishing Features of Work

Examples of Work Performed

• Responsible for landfill customer service and flow.
• Provides customer service to landfill patrons by telephone, at the counter, and/or in person.
• First line screener (visual and verbal, not physical) of waste entering the landfill.
• Weigh incoming and outgoing vehicles.
• Basic cashier operations (10-key, processing cash and credit card transactions, make change, etc.)
• Completes by hand basic forms and logs (e.g., cash drawer receipts, load rejection log, load screening form, etc.)
• May collect and distribute mail and deliver packages and messages.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Ability to learn within a reasonable period basic clerical and bookkeeping principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of, and ability to work with, the four functions of mathematics.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply applicable policies and procedures.
• Ability to create a manual record of financial information quickly and accurately.
• Ability to make change.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn within a reasonable period the use and operation of a closed (onsite) radio system.
• Ability to use a computer to access, record and interpret information.
• Ability to learn 10-key entry.
• Ability to use a keyboard.
• Ability to stand and/or traverse up to 20 feet continuously for up to a two-hour period.
• Ability to legibly hand write information onto forms and into ledgers and journals.
• Ability to acquire within a reasonable period knowledge of the procedures, rules, and regulations used in landfill work.
• May require knowledge of and ability to use an electronic calculator.
• May require the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license.
• May require the ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information.
• May be crossed-trained as a back-up to the Account Clerk I.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• Must be 18-years of age or older.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) speaking preferred.
• Associate/vocational degree or higher in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, or related field preferred.
• One year of customer service involving the operation of a point-of-sale (POS) system. preferred.
• One year Prior landfill or scale house experience preferred.
• Valid Class C Kansas Driver’s License preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
• Attainment of passing scores on pre-employment tests

CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE– The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events