Sanitation Laborer

JOB POSTING: SANITATION LABORER – FULL TIME The City of Charlestown has an immediate opening for a full time class B or C laborer in the Sanitation Department POSITION:
Laborer/Driver DEPARTMENT:
Sanitation

WORK SCHEDULE:

As assigned, generally regular office hours JOB CATEGORY: LTC (Labor, Trades, and Crafts) STATUS:
Full Time/Part Time PAY RATE:
Maximum salary set by City Ordinance $23.05/hr, pay rate as determined by experience and qualifications FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document 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.
Currently seeking applicants with a background in mechanical and engine repair or vehicle maintenance.

Laborers in the Sanitation Department are responsible for the day-to-day activities and operation of solid waste collection and disposal for the City of Charlestown. Laborers may be hired at full time or part time status depending on departmental staffing needs. Pay rates are dependent upon the skill level, knowledge, experience, and education of the laborer according to the following scale:

• Extended experience in sanitation services
• Assists Director with training and supervision of daily assignments for laborer teammates
• May serve as acting supervisor in the absence of the Director
• Must demonstrate ability to operate all departmental equipment, trucks, lifts, and must obtain and maintain appropriate licenses for such equipment including possession of a valid Indiana Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement and a safe driving record.
• Must demonstrate ability to instruct others in the use of all equipment required for regular work performance.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all sanitation routes, procedures, and common practices.
• Moderate experience in sanitation services
• Must obtain and maintain appropriate licenses for operating department equipment including possession of a valid Indiana Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement and a safe driving record.
• Ability to operate truck mechanisms for lifting, dumping, and setting trash receptacles down and to perform manual labor when needed to collect miscellaneous items.
• Demonstration of a willingness to learn and advance in levels of employment is anticipated
• Class C Laborer – Entry Level and/or Part Time
  • Minimal or no experience in sanitation services
  • Possesses a strong willingness to learn the functions and responsibilities of solid waste collection systems.
  • Must obtain and maintain appropriate licenses for operating department equipment including possession of a valid Indiana Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement and a safe driving record, or at minimum is expected to begin the process of required license certifications and work actively toward those goals
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of motivation, problem solving skills, and is a self-starter
  • Demonstration of a willingness to learn and advance in levels of employment is anticipated

The duties listed below illustrate the variety of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar and related to the distinguishing characteristics of the position.

• Provide daily service for the Charlestown Sanitation Department and ensure that all activities are handled in an efficient, timely, customer-focused manner. This requires driving/riding along in collection trucks, lifting objects into the trucks, operating manual and automated collection systems, and other duties associated with waste collection.
• Monitor collection and disposal of solid waste, green waste, and other waste items for all city customers on required electronic tracking systems.
• Assist in the regular maintenance and evaluation of department equipment for cleaning, repair, or replacement.
• Initiate appropriate action to solve valid…