Solid Waste Worker
About The Position
Under close supervision, performs basic labor tasks in the collecting and transferring of solid waste for the Solid Waste division; operates vehicles, equipment, and tools in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks; assisting with collecting and transferring solid waste, refuse, and discarded materials; cross-training in a variety of Solid Waste division skills. Assists in maintaining vehicles and equipment, in compliance with Solid Waste division safety regulations and procedures. Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries. Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance. Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed above; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Related work experience is preferred but not required
- Knowledge of basic safety procedures and regulations
- Skill in safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment
- Skill in learning and following standard operating and safety procedures
- Skill in closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers
- Valid Driver's license
Nice To Haves
- CDL is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks
- Assists with collecting and transferring solid waste, refuse, and discarded materials
- Cross-trains in a variety of Solid Waste division skills
- Assists in maintaining vehicles and equipment, in compliance with Solid Waste division safety regulations and procedures
- Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed
- Reports problems and emergency situations
- Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries
- Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance
- Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff
- Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
