What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litter Crew Laborer position at PULASKI COUNTY?
Department: Sanitation/Animal Services
Position Control Number: 0700-006
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, the position is eligible for overtime
Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is designated as safety sensitive
Random Drug/ Alcohol Test: Yes
Opening Date: March 07, 2025
Closing Date: March 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for cleaning and maintaining county right-of-way and properties along designated routes or in response to citizen complaints.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains county property and right-of-way by removing litter and illegally dumped items.
- Responds to complaints from citizens regarding dumpsites; clean the area and monitor future dumping.
- Assists boom truck drivers and other county employees with the bulk item and dumpsite pick up.
- Removal of debris from extreme weather conditions from curbs, ditches, or inlets.
- Interacts with citizens and boom truck drivers in the removal of dumped items and debris.
- Loads and unloads supplies such as trash bags and trash grabbers from trucks.
- Assists boom truck drivers with the removal of trash and carts as needed.
- Removes litter from trucks at the landfill; sorts litter into recyclable products.
- Drives a light-duty pickup truck to pick up litter and transport it to the landfill.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs other related duties as required.
PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an outdoor environment with frequent exposure to unfavorable weather conditions. May be required to work Saturdays as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
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- Good knowledge of safety procedures and practices with the use of equipment on sanitation trucks.
- Some knowledge of county right-of-way rules and regulations.
- Ability to understand simple written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work safely within the landfill to avoid injury to self or coworkers.
- Ability to attend work regularly and reliably.
- Skill in the operation of light and medium trucks.
- Skill in the operation of a smartphone.
- Skill in the use of hand tools and light power tools.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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- Digital dexterity is necessary for tool use and equipment operation.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 60-80 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Completion of elementary school providing training in reading and writing; some experience in manual labor, driving a truck, or related area; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
