Solid Waste laborer

Overview

Position Title:

Solid Waste Collector
Department:
Public Works
Division:
Solid Waste
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Retirement: KPERS
Effective Date:
November 6, 2024

• Performs as a solid waste collector over a designated route picking up solid waste containers, including recyclable or yard waste as assigned, and depositing the containers into a collection vehicle.
• Operate a pickup truck and attached trailer while picking up recyclable or solid waste from residents as needed and transport to a final destination.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule as needed to complete a regular 40-hour workweek.
• Make special collections as assigned.
• Notes variances to prescribed service.
• Maintains radio or other communications with the office to receive or report variances to standard operations.
• Observes surrounding conditions such as citizens, equipment, property, etc. in order to assure that solid waste is collected in a safe manner; regulates traffic in hazardous conditions to assure safety conditions for the collection personnel and the general public.
• Assists with the twice weekly cleaning of all Solid Waste equipment.
• May be required to drive vehicle for collection route to a sanitary landfill, transfer station or compost facility and unload collection vehicle.
• When required to operate a vehicle, conducts an inspection of tires, pressures, hydraulic pressure, air tanks, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, power steering fluids, lights and other critical parts of assigned equipment prior to the execution of the daily task.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, collection activity, etc., when required to operate solid waste equipment.
• Responds to complaints at the curb, resolves complaints within scope of authority, and explains actions to supervisor.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

May serve on various employee or other committees as assigned.

• Be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent.
• Minimum six (6) months experience with physical labor.
• Possess a valid drivers license at time of application (and maintain for duration of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy.
• Must have, or obtain, CDL license within one (1) year of employment and maintain for duration of employment.

• Some knowledge of equipment, methods and procedures used in solid waste, recyclable collection activities; the hazards of applicable safety rules and precautions involved in equipment operation; traffic laws and ordinances.
• Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods; ability to complete tasks efficiently within scheduled time frames; ability to work safely; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions; ability to work a flexible schedule.

• Minimum six (6) months experience in the operation of trucks and other light vehicles.