Maintenance Worker - Refuse Disposal Division

City of Savannah•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker for the Refuse Disposal Division is responsible for the maintenance of city landfill and transfer station. This role involves a variety of tasks to ensure the proper functioning and upkeep of these facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Six months of experience in grounds maintenance or landfill maintenance
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history
Knowledge of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential duties
Knowledge of job-related safety hazards and precautionary methods
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work
Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment
Skill in oral communication

Nice To Haves

Confined Space safety Certification
ICS100 and ICS700
Blood borne Pathogens
Traffic control Flagging certification

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance functions such as mowing grass, canals, stormwater ditches, and slopes.
Provides landscaping services for Dean Forest Landfill, Old Administrative Building and Bacon Park Transfer Station.
Trims weeds, installs fences, and removes fallen trees.
Picks up litter across both Dean Forest Landfill and Bacon Park Transfer Station.
Fuels and lubricates equipment.
Operates large equipment, including dust control water truck, tractors, and bucket loader.
Installs and maintains erosion measures such as planting seed and installing protective cover.
Installs rock dams, silt fences, and drainpipes.
Operates small gas- and diesel-powered equipment, including hydroseeder, bush hog, dump truck, service truck, bucket loader, farm tractor with batwing, and pick-up truck.
Performs general housekeeping near Dean Forest Landfill and Bacon Park Transfer Station residential drop-off area.
Loads 53 ft trailer with scrap tires on a two-to-three-day frequency.
Uses hand and power tools.
Washes vehicles, fuels and services equipment, and sprays roads.
Screens customers to ensure residency, provides referrals for non-residents and commercial customers, and maintains customer sign-in log.
Performs random load inspections at inert landfill and residential drop-off area at Dean Forest Landfill.
Monitors and inspects refuse to ensure it is acceptable and contains no hazardous materials.
Coordinates traffic flow and directs customers to the appropriate disposal container.
Ensures refuse is placed in proper container.
Coordinates refuse container activities with department roll-off truck operators.
Performs other related duties as assigned.