Maintenance Worker II - Litter Crew

Panama City, City of•Panama City, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker II performs semi-skilled manual labor under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works, with careful attention to safety and detail. The primary responsibility is collecting and removing litter from city roads and rights-of-way. This is an emergency-essential position that includes preparing for, responding to, and helping the City recover from adverse storm events and other natural or manmade conditions. The position works outdoors year-round in all types of weather, during the day and at night. Work is physical and dirty, with moderate exposure to physical health and safety risks, including hazardous materials and heavy equipment. Personal protective equipment is often required, and medical evaluations or clearances may be necessary.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to understand and carry out basic oral instructions.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in manual labor work.
Ability to work safely in and around traffic.
Ability to read a map and navigate City streets, alleys, and roadways.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
Ability to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other departments, fellow team members, vendors, contractors, and the public.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service and maintain a positive, professional demeanor when engaging with the public.
High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred.
One year of experience in manual labor maintenance is preferred.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, traversing uneven terrain, working at heights, bending, reaching, squatting or kneeling, handling items, sitting, driving, standing, and walking.
May be required to use personal protective equipment and complete and successfully pass medical evaluations or clearances.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
One year of experience in manual labor maintenance.

Responsibilities

Pick up litter along designated roadways and load and unload filled litter bags at designated locations.
Set up, move, and remove highway awareness signs, and maintain traffic safety in the work area.
Perform trash and garbage pickup and removal, including lifting trash into the truck, emptying garbage carts, and removing spilled debris from curbsides and around receptacles.
Maintain the truck and equipment, including checking fluid levels and tires and washing and cleaning them.
Report equipment problems or malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
Communicate via two-way radio and telephone, respond to dispatch requests, provide information, and relay messages.
Maintain cooperative, courteous, and team-focused working relationships with team members, leadership, and the public.
Refer and report citizen complaints and concerns about garbage or trash service to the appropriate supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform emergency duties to prepare, repair, and help recover the City before, during, and after adverse storm events or other conditions.