Sanitation - Solid Waste Collector

Position Closes 03-23-23 @ 11:59 pm CST

Job Title: Solid Waste Collector

Department: Public Works

Division: Solid Waste

Reports To: Business Operations and Logistics Manager

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Grade: 20 (2023)

Wage: $18.33 - $24.80/hr

General Statement of Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Business Operations and Logistics Manager, is responsible for collecting refuse, yard waste, and recycling on designated routes within municipality and performing landfill maintenance and services to other departments/divisions, as needed.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

The information listed below is meant to serve as a sample of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed.

• Safely operate automated waste collection trucks to collect, transport, and dispose of MSW, Recyclables, and yard waste.
• Perform preventive maintenance on waste collection trucks and other vehicles, as needed.
• Assist in the maintenance and care of the landfill site by performing duties including, but not limited to, litter abatement, mowing and caring for the landscape, painting, repairing fences and maintaining shelter belts.
• Assist other departments/divisions, as needed by performing duties including, but not limited to, assisting with snow operations and park maintenance.
• May gather and carry containers from individual boulevards, alleys or other locations along route and dump refuse from containers onto truck.
• May operate hoisting device that raises refuse bin attached to rear of truck.
• May physically dump contents into opening in enclosed truck body.
• May haul tree branches and other materials. May remove debris from alleys and streets.
• Attend training, workshops and seminars.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies.
• Perform such other duties as deemed necessary.

Minimum 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two (2) years of experience in truck driving.
• Two (2) years of experience as a general laborer
• Ability to operate light/heavy equipment and small tools.
• General knowledge of city streets and roadways.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions.

Certificates, Tests and Examination

• Successful competition in written tests and/or oral interviews.
• Possession of a valid South Dakota Class B Commercial Drivers License with acceptable driving record.
• Other such examination as deemed necessary by the City.

Physical Demands

The physical demand characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Typical Performance Requirements:

• Knowledge of community, streets, and alleys.
• Proper use and care of equipment, vehicles, and tools.
• Courteous and positive relationships with public and other employees.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform duties safely.
• Knowledge of City of Brookings solid waste programs.