What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Worker position at County of Pulaski?
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Department: Public Service Authority
Supervision Exercised: None
Supervision Received: Work is performed withimmediate instruction and supervision of the Sanitation Supervisor. Employee will undergo a six-month orientation period and will be evaluated at the end of the six-month term. Employee will be evaluated annually thereafter.
Classification (FLSA): Non-Exempt, Full-Time
TESTING/SCREENING AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Drug & Alcohol Testing, Background Screening & Driving Record Required
Work Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., hours will vary including weekends, nights and holidays
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs routine unskilled work in the collection of solid waste.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical presence is required on job site.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Moving refuse cans from pick-up point and dumping them into refuse truck
- Cleans area around cans or dumpsters
- Assists in the unloading of refuse truck at the landfill
- Operates hydraulic mechanism on back of truck
- Cleans refuse truck and equipment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Required to work and cooperate with inmates assigned to refuse truck
- Ability to understand and follow specific verbal instructions from supervisor, assistant supervisor and refuse truck driver
ADA REQUIREMENTS: The position requires the ability to move a minimum of 25 pounds to a maximum of 100 pounds on a daily basis; ability to move on and off back of refuse truck numerous times daily; ability to traverse a minimum of three miles routinely and a maximum of five miles occasionally; ability to perform work under varying weather conditions; ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a rapid pace up to a four-hour continuous period.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the seventh grade.
PROFESSIONALISM AND CONFIDENTIALITY:
- Understands and consistently implements all County policies and procedure
- Maintains confidentiality with all vendors and employee transactions and activities
- Shares knowledge and assists other staff with day-to-day activities to promote effective teamwork to accomplish the goals of the County
TRAINING AND JOB DEVELOPMENT:
- Develop and set own personal goals for acquiring new skills and job growth
- Participate in conferences, workshops, webinars, and other opportunities to maintain current awareness of County trends and for educational growth
- Works with staff to discuss and resolve problems and provide ideas for improvement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34,362.00 - $51,143.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34,362 - $51,143
