Maintenance Worker - WMS

This posting will be used to fill Full-Time, Permanent, Safety Sensitive, Maintenance Worker I positions in the Waste Management Services Division in the Department of Public Works.

This is manual labor in the performance of unskilled and limited semi-skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. This is a six (6) days per week operation and scheduled and emergency overtime is required. This position requires working weekend overtime.

Work involves responsibility for performing heavy manual labor which does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience in order to do an effective job. As work experience is gained, employees of this class may be assigned to somewhat more difficult and responsible tasks. Work assignments are detailed, and the work is subject to review by a superior while in progress and upon completion.

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Note:

The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Performs laboring duties at a county landfill such as cleaning buildings and grounds, directing trucks at working base of landfill, cutting grass, and related duties. Operates power tools and related equipment as a necessary adjunct to performance of regular assignments or on a relief or seasonal basis. Performs related work as required.

Ability to perform:
Grass Cutting, Road side litter pick-up, Cleaning buildings, Maintaining grounds, Lifting up to 90 lbs. alone, Lifting up to 180 lbs. with partner, Digging ditches. Proficiency operating a Chain Saw, Pole Saw, Weed-Wacker, Tamper, and/or Lawnmower.

• Ability to direct traffic/trucks.
• Ability to acquire some skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in the area of assignment.
• Ability to work a twelve-hour shift during emergency conditions on an as needed basis.
• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Education
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Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Additional Requirements
: a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE:

This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) And Alcohol testing.

NOTE:

Longevity pay is available based on years of service.

• Experience with Cleaning buildings, Maintaining grounds, Lifting up to 90 lbs. alone, Lifting up to 180 lbs. with partner.
• Experience Directing traffic/trucks.
• Experience and proficiency operating a Weed-Wacker and Lawnmower.
• Willing to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
  • Blue Choice Advantage EPO
  • Blue Choice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
  • CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
  • Eye Med
• Employee Life Insurance
  • Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
  • Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
  • Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
  • Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
  • Less than 5 years - 13 days
  • 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days
  • 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days
  • 20 years or more- 26 days
  • Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.
• Disability Leave
  • Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement
  • Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
  • Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care…