Solid Waste Laborer I

City of Las Cruces • Las Cruces, NM

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position functions one-hundred (100) percent outside at the Joint Utilities yard and possibly customer residences and/or businesses with exposure to all types of weather conditions, fumes, dust, dirt, noise, and odors. Use of safety shoes, glasses, and other equipment is required. This involves heavy physical work including frequent bending, kneeling, and stooping; lifting and carrying up to seventy (70) pounds at shoulder height; pushing trash containers weighing up to five-hundred (500) pounds. The position requires visual acuity and auditory/communication abilities sufficient to perform essential functions. It involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. May also involve working extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. The position is subject to drug testing. This recruitment will be used to fill a full-time, represented, non-exempt position within the Commercial Collections section of the Utilities Solid Waste Department but may be used to fill other vacancies to include full-time, part-time and/or contract positions.

Requirements

• No minimum educational requirement.
• One (1) year as a laborer, equipment maintenance person, construction helper, or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

Nice To Haves

• At least six (6) months experience performing minor welding and operating a forklift is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, delivers, removes, repairs, and paints commercial and residential waste containers for delivery to new or existing sites.
• Repairs and replaces damaged containers according to established schedule using ¾ ton utility and forklift to load and unload commercial or residential containers.
• Performs routine repairs and refurbishing of commercial and residential solid waste containers, both in the field and shop, using standard hand tools, paint equipment, and welding equipment.
• Repairs damaged lids, hooks, and wheels; paints containers; performs minor welding repairs on metal containers.
• Uses pressure washer to clean containers and vehicles as needed for repairs or refurbishing.
• Performs minor maintenance and lube of equipment.
• Assists other section staff as needed.

What This Job Offers

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