Part-Time Brush and Leaf Attendant

Town of Guilford
PART.TIME BRUSH AND LEAF ATTENDANT

EXEMPT: NO SALARY LEVEL: B1

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
REPORTS TO: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
LOCATION: SULLIVAN DRIVE
HOURS: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays- 23 hours per week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working under the general supervision of the Public Works Director attends to the Town of Guilford Brush and Leaf Disposal Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carries out the approved plans for the operation of the Town's brush and leaf disposal center in accordance with the State's environmental regulations to meet the obiective of maximum utilization of the site.
• Collects checks and/or punches tickets to accurately account for amounts of brush andlor leaves disposed on site.
• Prepares the site for dumping of brush and leaves, keeping the site free of debris.
• Oversees the dumping of brush and leaves by residents and contractors' a Performs routine maintenance of building and yard. a
• Complies with all proper safety procedures and regulations. a
• Treats other employees and any others with whom there is contact, with courtesy, respect and professionalism. a Performs other duties as may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS. AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of related federal and state environmental laws and town regulations.
• Knowledge of English and basic mathematics.
• Skills in dealing with the public, including flexibility' o
• Skills in oral communication. o Ability to handle heavy vehicular traffic each day'
• Ability, strength and stamina to perform duties in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to deal effectively with the general public and contractors
• Ability to follow all safety instructions, and maintain safety standards. o
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to work on Saturdays.
• Ability to work six (6) days a week in the month of November.
• Ability to plow snow, preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively and constructively in resolving issues or problems.
• Ability to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
• Ability to meet and serve the public pleasantly, tactfully and informatively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and colleagues. o Ability to treat other employees, and those with whom they come into contact, including the public, with courtesy, respect and professionalism.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), supplemented by one

(l) year ofrelated experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function 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 regularly works in outside weather conditi,ons. The employee will be required on occasion to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally may be required to work in high, precarious places, and may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electric shock. Job requires frequent interaction with general public. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but at times can be loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 23 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person