Refuse Maintenance Worker

City of Sierra Vista • Sierra Vista, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks to provide the collection, disposal, and diversion of solid waste within the community. Assignment may be at either or both of Refuse or Compost. FLSA status: Non-Exempt. Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• AZ Driver's license
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL), minimum of a Class "B", and tanker endorsement with medical certification or ability to obtain within three (3) months after the start of employment.
• Five (5) year driving history record required.
• Possess and maintain a valid Fort Huachuca access-pass.
• Must be able to pass an Arizona Department of Transportation approved physical before start date.

Nice To Haves

• One year heavy equipment operation experience or municipal public works operations desirable.
• City of Sierra Vista is permitted and licensed to provide CDL training and skills test and may provide additional resources for new applicants to obtain other necessary pre-requisites for obtaining a CDL Class B.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide array of tasks that support refuse collection, disposal, and diversion services to support the general mission of providing a clean, healthy, and environmentally friendly community.
• Safely, effectively, and efficiently operate a variety of heavy equipment including, but is not limited to, backhoe, loader, wood grinder, trommel screen, windrow turner/tractor, water truck, forklift, and vertical balers.
• Maintain DOT standards for commercial vehicles.
• Perform daily inspections, basic preventative maintenance, and maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment.
• Operate an automated or manual refuse collection vehicle on a continual basis.
• Replace and deliver dumpsters and automated refuse containers and rotate job functions as needed for maintenance purposes.
• Maintain dumpsters by cleaning, welding, painting, and replacing lids; assist in the collection and processing of recyclables such as compost, Christmas trees, phone books, newsprint, and aluminum; assist in gathering information for the inventory of available assets such as dumpsters and automated containers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Refuse Section Supervisor.
• May be called in after normal working hours, to assist with emergency situations/conditions.

Benefits

• The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information.
• The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.
• The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.

What This Job Offers

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