Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

Must be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED and six (6) months construction, mechanical maintenance or other related manual labor experience.

Must minimally possess and maintain a valid WA State Driver’s License upon hire until Commercial Driver’s License is obtained. Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with either an A, B or C endorsement as required by State regulations or obtain within nine (9) months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Certificate within six (6) months of appointment.

Under supervision, assists Solid Waste Collector/Driver collecting special hauls and other debris. Performs variety of work as assigned. May drive
and/or operate a heavy special purpose vehicle collecting and dumping refuse.

Delivers and removes metal bins, refuse and yard waste containers. Cleans collection vehicles. Cleans collections containers with a pressure washer and loads them into container washer. Paints containers that may have graffiti. Uses hand and power tools to build and repair containers. Prunes overgrown trees and shrubs around collection sites. Assist in the collection of special hauls that may include household items and/or large volumes of yard debris.

Uses shovel and/or pitchfork to scoop debris and garbage into collection vehicles. Drives and/or operates vehicles as required between collection sites, provides ground guidance to assist Solid Waste Collector/Driver while backing or moving vehicle.

Assists Solid Waste Collector/Driver with various assigned tasks including ensuring equipment is fueled and operating safely, reporting hazardous waste or code violations, and entering information into service account logs.

Ensures work area is clean and organized to maintain accessibility and prevent accidents and unsafe conditions.

Safely drives and operates vehicles, trucks and motorized equipment to perform required duties in a variety of locations, within a timely and efficient manner and adhering to all traffic laws and regulations. Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for commercial drivers including but not limited to the ability to pass periodic physical examinations and drug screenings.

Keeps licenses and certifications up-to-date and completes mandatory and otherwise assigned trainings as required.

Contributes to the effectiveness of the Solid Waste/Refuse Division and the City of Yakima by exhibiting an attitude that encourages cooperation and coordination of efforts, productive time management, and efficient use of resources. Provides continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

Requires regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: the services required on an assigned routes as applicable; solid waste and/or recycling customers; refuse regulations; and operating characteristics of the refuse truck. Knowledge city, state and federal traffic laws, rules and regulations with ability to direct traffic as necessary.

Knowledge of time management and workflow practices, municipal record keeping and retention processes and practices. Knowledge and sound judgement with regard to public disclosure, and confidentiality standards.

Working knowledge of and ability to operate personal computer, necessary mobile devises, and other office equipment. Knowledge and ability to utilize applicable computer programs, including, but not limited to: routing programs and basic internet access capabilities. Must maintain accurate logs…