Town Sanitation Specialist
About The Position
The Town of Minden is seeking to fill the position of Town Sanitation Specialist. In addition to performing sanitation duties, including the collection and transportation of residential commercial waste and recycling, and performing general maintenance and repairs for vehicles and equipment, the Town Sanitation Specialist also assists in the maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of the Town's parks, streets, and facilities, ensuring the Town of Minden remains a clean, safe, and beautiful place for the enjoyment of all its residents. Position requires work on weekends or holidays as needed for special events. Primary Objectives Performs intermediate work performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the collection and hand loading of residential/commercial waste, as well as the transporting of this waste to a landfill site; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of experience performing sanitation maintenance activities.
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of date of employment.
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Certification within one (1) year of date of employment.
- CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of date of employment.
Responsibilities
- Collects residential and commercial waste and recycling from a variety of receptacles and locations.
- Drives a variety of Town vehicles and equipment to perform various tasks related to job duties.
- Transports waste in a safe and efficient manner to designated facilities.
- Returns/delivers receptacles and waste containers to customer locations as required.
- Performs an operational and safety check of equipment and vehicles before and after use; checks fuel and fluid levels, air pressures, braking systems, lights and mirrors, general engine condition, cab condition and exterior condition for any potential operational or safety problems.
- Cleans and disinfects equipment and vehicles as required.
- Maintains basic logs and records related to work performed.
- Assists with street repair, parks and facilities maintenance and snow removal activities; assists with emergency situations as required.
- Performs general maintenance or repair of vehicles and equipment; reports need for major repairs to the appropriate supervisor.
- Maintains open communication with coworkers and management team in person or via Town-issued cell phones.
- Answers questions and provides standard information to the public.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Completes basic records of work performed and materials used, utilizing software such as Microsoft Word or Excel, as well as timely completion of timesheets.
- Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
- Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
