Refuse & Recycling Technician

City of Delaware•Delaware, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of the Solid Waste Collection Division Supervisor, and under the general supervision of the Public Works Superintendent, is responsible for assisting with the routing performance of all duties related to the safe and efficient collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials. May be assigned to any division within the Public Works Department as a substitute for individuals on vacation, sick leave, etc., or during heavy workload periods including extended shifts, night and weekend work. Position will be filled as a Technician I, Technician II or Technician III, dependent upon the needs of the department and qualifications/experience of the preferred candidate.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of solid waste and recycling collection and disposal operations, materials, methods, principles, common practices and equipment necessary for efficient collection and disposal of refuse and recyclable materials.
Basic knowledge of safe driving techniques and procedures.
Some knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions with lifting and moving heavy objects.
Knowledge of basic math (ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers) for the purpose of making calculations.
Working knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of trucks and similar automotive equipment and skill in the operation of such vehicles.
Thorough knowledge of City streets and geography.
Thorough knowledge of all city refuse collection routes.
Thorough knowledge of transfer station facility operations and guidelines.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the landfill equipment and system function and operations.
Full knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions with lifting and moving heavy objects.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications including WORD, Excel and Outlook.
Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
Skill in performing manual labor.
Skill in maintaining detailed work orders and records.
Skill in detecting equipment malfunctions and identifying operational problems.
Skill in operating all side load and rear load refuse collection equipment, skid steer and wheel loaders.
Skill in efficient use of desktop computer
General mechanical aptitude and mental ability to perform manual tasks without supervision.
Ability to skillfully operate and safely drive assigned vehicles at all times and in narrow spaces, especially in heavy traffic and adverse weather conditions.
Ability to learn how to safely operate special refuse truck mechanisms.
Ability to perform relatively heavy manual work for extended periods of time and ability to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions.
Ability to repetitively lift and carry heavy refuse (50+ pounds) on a daily basis.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to learn and memorize multiple refuse collection routes for refuse, recycling and yard waste collection operations.
Ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Sufficient hearing ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, emergency signals, vehicle back-up warnings and to communicate with other employees and the general public.
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, technical documents and diagrams, to work safely in heavy traffic areas and to operate division equipment.
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate power equipment and hand tools.
Sufficient strength to repeatedly lift, carry or otherwise move objects weighing over fifty (50) pounds for varying distances.
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in rough terrain, to lift, push, pull and grasp repeatedly; to bend, stoop or crouch repeatedly; to repeatedly climb at least two (2) feet; to sit or stand for extended periods of time; and work in a solid waste facility environment.
Sufficient education to ensure the ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
Must be honest, dependable and trustworthy.
Must be able to repetitively lift and carry, for varying distances, a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
Ability to obtain a valid State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Commercial Driver's License class B with Air Brake endorsement within six month probationary period.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in refuse/recycling operations.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in refuse/recycling operations.
One (1) year of supervisory experience, managing a crew or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in operating large trucks and equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with curbside collection of refuse, recyclables and yard waste, and for transporting materials to designated facilities.
Responsible for maintaining accurate records relative to collections, hauling and disposal of materials collected.
Assembles and delivers trash and recycling containers and informational packets to residents.
Responsible for motor vehicle pre/post trip inspection to detect equipment malfunctions and to ensure operational safety and compliance.
Able to independently perform duties associated with the curbside collection of refuse, recyclables and yard waste, and for transporting materials to designated facilities.
Able to manage daily collection operations in absence of the supervisor.
Able to review the records of other crew members for accuracy and completeness.
Able to train other crew members on individual routes and best practices in performing various collection operations.
Able to train crew members on the safe and proper operation of all equipment, practices and procedures involved in refuse collection activities.
Able to enter and manipulate data into digital collection records; prepare a professional letter; Send/receive communications via email.