Gardnerville Town Sanitation Specialist

DESCRIPTION

Come join the Gardnerville team. The Town of Gardnerville Sanitation Division collects residential and commercial refuse. They also service and maintain their own vehicles and equipment. The Town can help you obtain a commercial driver's license or if you already have a commercial driver’s license you could receive a higher starting salary. The hours for this position are 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, you could have your whole afternoon free and weekends!

**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately..**

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score.
  Benefits include:

  • No Nevada state income tax. Did you know that Nevada is one of the states in the US that does not have a state income tax? You can keep more of your hard-earned money if you live or work in Nevada. This is a significant advantage that makes Nevada stand out from other states.
  • Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System is (PERS), 33.5% employer-paid.
  • Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
  • Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
  • Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  • Health Insurance: County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.
  • Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
  • Recognition Programs
  • Annual Gym Membership
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Stable, friendly/family environment. Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.
  • Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collects residential and commercial waste and recycling from a variety of receptacles and locations.
• Transport waste in a safe and efficient manner to designated facilities.
• Return/deliver receptacles and waste containers to customer locations as required.
• Performs an operational and safety check of equipment and vehicles before and after use; checks fuel and fluid levels, air pressures, braking systems, lights and mirrors, general engine condition, cab condition and exterior condition for any potential operational or safety problems.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and vehicles as required.
• Maintains basic logs and records related to work performed.
• Drives a variety of Town vehicles and equipment necessary for maintenance tasks.
• Assists with street repair, parks and facilities maintenance and snow removal activities; assists with emergency situations as required.
• Performs general maintenance or repair of vehicles and equipment; reports need for major repairs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Answers questions and provides standard information to the public.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma/GED; AND one (1) year of experience performing general maintenance tasks; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Capabilities, operational characteristics, adjustment and preventative maintenance of the type of vehicles to which assigned.
• Tie down, loading and safe hauling practices.
• Motor vehicle codes and regulations in the state of Nevada, including trucking and hauling regulations.
• Geography and road network of Town and County.
• Parks and public works maintenance and repair methods and techniques.
• Safety principles, practices and equipment related to the work.
• Basic record keeping practices.
• Basic shop mathematics.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Skill in:

• Operating a variety of vehicles and equipment with various transmission configurations and fuel sources skillfully and safely.
• Operating light and medium construction equipment to load trucks or assist at crew sites.
• Adjusting and performing preventive maintenance on the trucks to which assigned.
• Recognizing potentially hazardous situations on the road and job site and taking appropriate action.
• Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work.
• Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
• Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
• Reading and interpreting standard plans, maps and instructions.
• Preparing basic records and reports of work performed.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Current valid Class B Driver's License or better with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of date of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical field setting, including operating typical trade equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle to various work sites; stamina to stand, walk and climb and to work in confined or awkward spaces for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone.

Work is subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, electrical currents, gases, dust and noxious odors.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.

Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.