SERVICE WORKER, LANDFILL

Please note : If you have previously submitted an application for this position, it is not necessary to reapply.

This is the first level in the Service Worker series.  Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility.

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and repair work, such as repairing streets, laying concrete, carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping, and repair of specialized equipment.
• Operates various light, medium, and heavy equipment including brush tractors, dump trucks, mowing and sweeping equipment, trucks, truck with trailers, and Fire vehicles.
• May provide general direction to other employees and volunteers.
• Uses various hand and power tools to accomplish tasks.
• Explains and enforces rules and regulations pertaining to safety, barricading, direction of traffic, hazardous materials, and operation of equipment.
• Notifies residents and businesses of work being performed; answers questions from citizens.
• Maintains daily work records; may perform some computerized data entry work.
• Transports and sets up supplies and equipment; makes required safety checks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Landfill :

One year of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work and / or in the operation of light, medium and heavy equipment related to area of assignment.

Knowledge of :

Rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to area of assignment

Materials, tools, equipment, safety hazards and precautions common to the assigned areas of responsibility

Hazard, safety rules, precautions related to equipment operation

Traffic laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as they relate to equipment operation

Street layouts and routes

Confined space entry procedures.

Ability to :

Read and understand blue prints, technical diagrams, and maps

Barricade work sites according to the Phoenix barricade manual

Understand and follow safe working practices

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Deal courteously with the public

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and citizens

Operate and perform maintenance and minor repair on light, medium, and heavy equipment

Perform general maintenance and service requirements of equipment in area of responsibility

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and work independently

Accurately and timely complete reports and logs; record daily work activities and enter and retrieve information on computers

Identify paint coatings for material and color matching

Operate and understand atmospheric sensing devices.

Maintain the appropriate state of Arizona driver license with relevant endorsements.

Coordinate hand and eye movements

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements

Depending upon area of assignment applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy.

Valid Arizona class D driver license

Valid Commercial Driver's License with endorsements is required for some positions and some positions require the ability to obtain a CDL within 90 days.

Work Zone Certification is required for some positions.

May be subject to call back, stand-by duty, and evening, weekend and rotating shifts.

Certification for repair and operation of self-contained breathing apparatus, fire tools and equipment is required for some positions.

Some positions require Arizona Restricted use of Pesticide Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.

Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational

Success FactorsDefinitionsClassification LevelsPersonal Accountability & IntegrityTakes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and in complying with organizational rules, policies and procedures. Earns others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.Foundational, Professional / Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesTeambuilding & Collaborative RelationshipsInspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride and trust; develops cooperative working relationships with others.Foundational, Professional / Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesEffective CommunicationConveys information respectfully, credibly, and effectively.Foundational, Professional / Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesContinuous Learning & DevelopmentAssesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; takes initiative in pursuing self-development and learning to expand skills and increase knowledge.Foundational, Professional / Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesCommitment to Service ExcellenceStrives to excel in meeting the needs of both internal and external customers in a fair and equitable manner. Delivers high-quality services with a commitment to continuous improvement.Foundational, Professional / Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesInnovationApplies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and to improve processes, methods, systems or services.Foundational, Professional / Supervisory, Managerial, Executives