Waste Collection Specialist - Sustainable Materials Management

Job Description Purpose

The Waste Collection Specialist provides collection services of organic, inorganic materials, and minor curbside collection, and other related work as required under the direction of the Sustainable Materials Management Division. Responsibilities include operating equipment required for Public Works projects and ensuring for the safe and efficient operation of vehicles and machinery.

Scope:
Employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently, with specific instruction. Any questionable cases are referred to the supervisor for clarification or interpretation. Work is reviewed only to an extent sufficient to keep the supervisor aware of progress, and to insure that completed work and methods used are technically accurate and that instructions are being followed.

Received: reports to the Director of Sustainable Materials Management and/or designee. Employee works under the general supervision of the Working Foreman.

Given:
Employee does not exercise any supervisory responsibilities.

• Equipment operation and manual work relating to the activities of the Sustainable Materials Management Division.
• Pick-up and haul residential yard waste and other organic material.
• Pick up and haul trash and recycling at schools, parks, and city buildings, as needed.
• Pick-up, repair, and deliver trash/recycling carts.
• Ensure that proper disposal rules and regulations are followed, and only permissible items are collected.
• Haul yard waste and sweepings and construction debris as needed.
• Participate in storm activities including plowing, salting, and hauling.
• Notify other divisions/departments of observed problems, such as debris in street, potholes, downed tree limbs, and water leaks. Fills potholes as needed.
• Drive trucks to haul materials, plow snow, operate sander and other vehicles as assigned. Keeps logs of activities as required.
• Ensures that all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Perform a CDL circle check; lubricate, add oil, inflate tires and otherwise service equipment to ensure proper operation; report any malfunctions to supervisor, and may assist in making minor repairs and maintenance.
• Complete a Vehicle Condition report daily and may assist with repair and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Perform similar or related duties as required or directed by the supervisor.

Education, Training and

Experience:

A candidate for this position should have a High School diploma or equivalent and one to three (1-3) years of experience in waste collection. CDL B required (Applicants with a CDL permit could be considered for this position) 2A,1C hoisting license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Waste Collection
• Construction and/or landscaping methods and materials associated with the respective department
• Truck driving and small equipment operating practices and procedures
• Occupational safety precautions

Skill in:

Performing duties safely and efficiently

Ability to:

• Operate heavy trucks in a safe manner in accordance with department safety guidelines
• Detect mechanical problems, maintain vehicle and equipment, and may assist in performing minor repairs
• Read and follow oral and written instructions
• Perform strenuous physical work over a period of time and lift, carry, and place heavy objects often under adverse weather conditions.

Must be able to operate a personal computer and technical software, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other industry specific programs. A strong commitment to public service required.

Employee works on loud to very loud construction sites and is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, more than 2/3rd of the time; toxic or caustic chemicals, extremes of heat and cold up to 1/3rd of the time.

Employee is required to talk, listen, use hands, and reach with hands and arms more than 2/3rd of the time; stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

Employee frequently lifts up…