Seasonal Operations Assistant

Metro Waste Authority

5h

About The Position

Performs physical labor and light equipment operation to maintain and ensure a neat, orderly, and safe work site and operation at the Metro Park East Landfill, Metro Compost Center, and/or Metro Transfer Station.

Requirements

• Valid Iowa driver’s license
• Working knowledge of the operating characteristics of light facility equipment, potential hazards, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools used in the maintenance and repair of equipment facilities and premises.
• Ability to perform a variety of laboring and semi-skilled tasks in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment, and ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Basic human relations skills in talking and/or signaling people to convey basic program information.
• Receiving and acting upon the instructions of another person.
• The ability to speak and read the English language.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with temporary and permanent employees, supervisors, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Highway 163 by means of physical labor in cleaning the roadside and ditches of debris and litter.
• Operates small equipment such as company pick-up, riding mower, and related equipment to maintain the site.
• Uses basic shop tools such as shovels, brooms, and rakes.
• Maintains buildings, grounds, and premises of the physical facility to ensure the workplace is tidy, clean, and safe.
• Provides courteous external and internal customer service according to MWA Customer Service standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed