PART-TIME REFUSE MAINTENANCE WORKER

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

Definition & Essential Functions

SCHEDULED WORK HOURS ARE: Monday Through Saturday as needed for 19.5 hours weekly.

Pay:
without CDL $14.89
with CDL $15.45

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks to provide the collection, disposal and diversion of solid waste within the community. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

Tasks

Performs a wide array of tasks that support refuse collection and disposal and diversion services to supplement the general mission of providing a clean, healthy and environmentally friendly community. Safely, effectively and efficiently operates a variety of heavy equipment on a limited basis to include, but is not limited to a backhoe, loader, wood grinder, trommel screen, windrow turner/tractor, water truck, and forklift. Operates an automated or manual refuse collection vehicle on a continual basis. Performs daily inspections, basic preventative maintenance, and maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment to include operating steam-cleaning equipment.

Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics

Knowledge of:
Daily routes and procedures for special pick-ups.

City policies and procedures for the collection, disposal and diversion of solid waste.

Safe Driving practices
Skill in:
The continual safe, effective and efficient operation of a variety of commercial equipment.

Operation and maintenance of various tools and equipment
Using tact in dealing with customer concerns and questions.
Identifying hazardous materials.
Performing manual labor in adverse weather conditions, including but not limited to, lifting and carrying bulky items.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
Skill and ability to lead a crew of inmate laborers.

Ability to:

Effectively and responsibly perform job-duties with general supervision.

Effectively drive and manage a collection route in a safe and timely manner

Lift heavy objects up to 50lbs. and perform strenuous work.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Posses and maintain a valid Fort Huachuca military installation access-pass.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

A current Arizona Driver's License or ability to obtain upon hire.

Must possess a Commercial driver's license (CDL), minimum of a Class "B", with medical certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Five (5) year driving history record required.

Posses and maintain a valid Fort Huachuca military installation access-pass.

Additional Information:
The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.

The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.

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