Part-Time Landfill Public Service Worker

Description

To assist a variety of Public Works departments with the pick-up and hauling of garbage and refuse; to assist with general cleanup and snow removal; and to perform a variety of building maintenance and grounds work; to assist Water Distribution, Water Treatment, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Wastewater Treatment operation and maintenance; and other routine duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

1.Assist in the pick-up and hauling of garbage and refuse; assist with emptying refuse containers into garbage compactor truck and sweep and load spillage; assist in operating hydraulic compactor to compact refuse and assist with unloading of refuse truck at landfill; receive instructions in operation of compaction truck.
2.Perform a variety of maintenance work including the clean-up of alleys and pick-up of debris too large for compactor trucks; assist in the maintenance and repair of refuse containers and roll-off boxes; weld, straighten and blast and repaint containers.
4.Assist with snow removal by performing manual labor in support of snow removal operation; receive training in light snow removal equipment, assist with equipment maintenance.
5.Assist with general clean-up by loading refuse on flat bed and dump trucks.
6.Assist mechanics with clean-up of shop, repair activities, heavy lifting, welding, bending and painting metal containers.
7.Perform a variety of building maintenance and grounds work including custodial work, mowing, painting hydrants, and other general maintenance activities.
8.Assist water and wastewater/stormwater service workers, water and wastewater treatment operators, related to general operation and maintenance duties of the water and wastewater systems.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to the operation of a wide variety of
light to medium equipment.
Techniques and methods of equipment maintenance and minor repair.
Ability to:
Learn to operate a variety of light to heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Learn to perform container maintenance and repair.
Learn department policies and procedures.
Perform arduous tasks for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
Perform preventative maintenance and minor repair of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and
responsibilities.
Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the
successful performance of assigned duties.