Solid Waste Worker

Job Description

To safely collect residential refuse throughout the City as part of a bulky collection crew.

Essential Duties

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Performs manual labor in the special collection of all non-containerized solid waste, such as bags of yard waste, bulky items, construction debris, furniture items, small brush piles, and excess garbage placed in bags or boxes; lifts and carries trash bags, bulk items and containers to the truck for disposal; climbs onto and off of the rear truck step to load refuse and bulky items; operates packing mechanism to compact waste into the truck.

Performs waste screening at the curb or pickup point and reports uncollectable or hazardous materials to the Equipment Operator; informs Equipment Operator when violations, pertaining to municipal solid waste collection and disposal services are encountered; responds to complaints at the curb or refers complaints to Equipment Operator.

Assists in the daily operator level preventive maintenance; to include daily cleaning, of the collection vehicle.

Adheres to safety precautions and regulations related to the operation of equipment; complies with all City and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; uses and wears personal protective equipment and clothing, and complies with safe working controls; reports all accidents or injuries to the supervisor immediately; completes reports as required.

Effectively works together to meet the needs of the community and City through superior customer service, commitment and integrity.

Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations; and complies with City of Killeen driving policy accordingly.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Six (6) months of general labor experience preferred
  

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform operations safely;
• Knowledge of the proper procedures for operating, inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment and tools;
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time, often under adverse weather conditions;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public;
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  

• Must have a valid Texas Class C license by date of hire; Texas Class B CDL preferred.

Supplemental Information

Tools and Equipment Used
Motorized vehicles and equipment, including packer mechanism, hydraulic lifts, common hand tools, pitchfork, and wrenches.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or\ operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is required to hear and speak. The employee must have ability to climb and to balance.

The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types 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, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.