Technician I - Sanitation

City of Harrisonburg•Harrisonburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you seeking a meaningful career that allows you to utilize your skills to provide efficient City services while working to enhance the quality of life for the local community? If so, the Public Works Department's Technician I position in the Sanitation Division may be the right career for you! The Technician I - Sanitation role is a full-time position with benefits and a Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm work schedule. Applicants may be considered for levels within the department at an annual rate commensurate with applicant qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Moderate (1-3 years) experience in refuse collection and grounds maintenance, including the operation of motorized equipment, or comparable experience
18 years of age or older by hire date
Availability to work Mondays through Fridays from 7:00am - 3:30pm
Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B with air brakes
Participation in a rotating, stand-by work program for off-hours emergency response
Alcohol and drug testing as required by the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
FMCSA Clearinghouse Query
DMV record review
Job-specific physical
Criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Possession of forklift certification

Responsibilities

Collect municipal solid waste, bulk/yard debris material, and other trash by moving cans and containers placed for collection and dumping into trucks, operating hydraulic mechanisms for compressing and dumping refuse, and riding on rear/side step of a moving refuse truck
Tag refuse for noncompliance
Operate specialized equipment independently in connection with the position
Perform proper handling, spill prevention/response, and cleanup procedures for fuels and other pollutants to minimize entry into stormwater system
Perform snow and ice removal by operating a refuse truck with a snow plow attachment and other equipment
Participate in rotational standby program
Operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties
Perform other related duties as needed