Litter Crew Laborer

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Department: Sanitation/Animal Services

Position Control Number: 0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, the position is eligible for overtime

Safety Sensitive Designation: Yes

Random Drug/ Alcohol Test: Yes

Opening Date: October 13, 2023

Closing Date: October 26, 2023 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.

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:

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:

• 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.
• Skill in the operation of light and medium trucks.
Skill in the use of hand tools and light power tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 and 60 to 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.

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, motor vehicle report check, and a pre-employment job-related physical examination by appropriately licensed agencies.
• Must possess or be able to immediately obtain a valid Arkansas Driver’s License.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.