LABORER - TRANSFER STATION

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of maintenance or yard work which contributes to the daily tasks, upkeep, care and maintenance of facilities, and transfer station. This is accomplished by maintaining the appearance and safety of the grounds, repairing streets, directing transfer station traffic, and maintaining the safe and efficient operation of equipment. Other duties include assisting other departments, setting up areas for special events, and completing related duties as assigned.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Driver’s License Required – N

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
# Code Essential Functions
1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice.
2 M Maintains the appearance and safety of the building and grounds by mowing the grass to its proper height, trimming and edging around the walks, flower beds, walls, buildings, or specified areas, removing leaves and debris, pruning shrubs and trees, watering the lawns, trees, shrubs, and flower beds; and planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
3 H Repairs and maintains streets by sweeping streets, removing litter and debris, washing areas, assisting with street cuts, repairing potholes, pouring asphalt, and compacting areas filled.
4 M Maintains the safe and efficient operation of equipment by sharpening blades, completing basic maintenance such as oiling parts, and repairing or replacing worn or damaged parts.
5 H Searches for and removes unwanted materials from transfer station areas and disposes of items which could include tires, batteries or hazardous materials.
6 H Assists departments with special tasks or setting up and tearing down of equipment and materials at special events.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
Organization Responsibility Level EMPLOYEE
Data Responsibility Computes or performs arithmetic operations using data or information.
People Responsibility Serves others such as customers, attending to their requests and exchanging information with them.
Assets Responsibility Responsible for only small quantities of low-cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible.
Experience-Related Requirements Over one month and up to and including three months.
Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Mathematical Requirements Uses basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring.
Communications Requirements Reads routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, or work orders; writes routine sentences and completes routine job forms and incident reports; speaks routine sentences using proper grammar.
Judgement Requirements Makes a few decisions, affecting the individual and a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.
Complexity of Work Performs semi-routine work, following procedures, with occasional problems; requires normal attention for accurate results.
Impact of Errors Impact of decisions is moderate - affects those in work unit.
Physical Demands Light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis; or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Equipment Usage Handles or uses machines, tools, or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience such as hand and power tools, buffers, floor polishers, vacuum sweepers, outdoor hand-held power equipment, small mowers, commercial kitchen equipment, computers for data entry, fax, complex copiers, phone systems, and other similar equipment, services office machines including such actions as adding paper and changing toner.
Unavoidable Hazards Works outdoors in very hot or very cold conditions or indoors in areas where cold or hot conditions are generated such as a cold storage room or boiler room; or works outdoors in wet or humid conditions or indoors in areas where wet or humid conditions are generated such as kitchen dish washing machine area or food processing area.
Safety of Others Responsible for safety and health of others and for occasional enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.

Position : 4401009

Code : 4401-29

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : TRANSFER STATION

Grade : NE 101

Job Family : 53-7081.00 REFUSE & RECYCLABLE

Job Class : LABORER

Posting Start : 07/30/2025

Posting End : 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $13.39-$16.74