MAINTENANCE WORKER- Sanitation

CITY OF WHEELING • Wheeling, WV

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of a lead worker or Division Supervisor, performs entry level, semi-skilled labor in area of assignment. Maintains and repairs City streets, facilities, grounds, and centers in relation to area of assignment. Performs all types of general laborer duties including but not limited to shoveling, lifting, painting, grounds keeping, etc. to maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and reputation of the City. Learns more skilled tasks through on-the-job training. Performs other duties as assigned. Specific duties for Sanitation include picking up, carrying, and emptying waste cans, carrying and tossing waste bags, picking up debris and litter, and operating mechanisms for loading and dumping refuse. Custodial work is also performed. The role requires the ability to walk for extended periods and begin work in the early morning. May operate a truck on a relief basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to walk for extended period of time.
• Must be able to begin work in early morning.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the work and department to which assigned.
• Knowledge of the uses and purposes of general construction tool and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to learn work specific tasks through on-the-job training.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Skill in following simple oral and/or written instructions.
• Skill in using proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Skill in identifying the equipment needs for each assigned project.
• Ability to lift moderate (0-25 lbs.) materials frequently.
• Ability to lift heavy (over 100 lbs.) materials on occasion.
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, twist and perform manual laborer duties throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manual laborer work experience in the area of assignment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs City streets, facilities, grounds, and centers in relation to area of assignment.
• Performs all types of general laborer duties including but not limited to shoveling, lifting, painting, grounds keeping, etc. to maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and reputation of the City.
• Learns more skilled tasks through on-the-job training.
• Picks up, carries, and empties waste cans.
• Carries and tosses waste bags.
• Picks up debris and litter.
• Operates mechanisms for loading and dumping refuse.
• Performs custodial work.
• May operate truck on a relief basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED