Public Works - Solid Waste Technician Job at Waterloo City in Oregon

CONSTRUCTION & PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LiUNA Local #177

General Statement of Duties

Under the general direction of the Sanitation Director, or his/her designee, performs collection of solid waste, trash, refuse, yard waste and recycling during all weather conditions. Other duties that may be required include customer satisfaction, code enforcement cleanups, maintenance, cart delivery, cart pickup, cart repair & washing, and flood relief. Will also be required, as necessary, to support emergency City-wide operations.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative only)

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including but not limited to dump truck, automated garbage truck, rear packer garbage truck, backhoe, multi-compartment recycling truck, end loader, compost turner, screener and yard waste grinder.
• Performs daily work as directed by Sanitation Director in support of department objectives. Work may include but not be limited to curbside collection, delivery of customer carts, repairs to customer carts, missed garbage, missed yard waste, missed recycling, code enforcement clean‑ups, bulk item clean‑ups and yard waste site maintenance.
• Follows established routes and maintains collection schedules and route logs. Prepares and leaves notices or tags on refuse not complying with established ordinance/rules. Enters data into collection system for proper and accurate data collection.
• Ensures vehicles and equipment are properly equipped, operate correctly, present a neat and clean appearance and are completely fueled at the end of the workday in preparation for the next day’s work assignment. Equipment pre‑check forms to be completed prior to equipment use and any issues relayed to Sanitation Director.
• Supports special events including but not limited to neighborhood clean‑ups, City‑wide clean‑ups and hazardous materials collection and disposal events.
• Responds to citizen complaints, questions and requests for service.
• May assist in answering telephone customer service calls, filling out reports and servicing calls or inquiries.
• Work is performed in busy traffic areas, in vehicle and on foot, in all weather conditions. Operates equipment that causes vibration, noise level is loud, atmosphere may contain dust and traffic fumes, work environment is dirty with low visibility during bad weather. Works in inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Works independently and with others with minimum supervision.
• Performs work of a repetitive nature and varied workload.
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time.
• Performs all duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures. Must comply with OSHA, EPA and Public Works safety rules and regulations.
• Supports department goals and objectives by making recommendations to management for delivery of service improvements.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of traffic laws and safety rules.
• Ability to learn City street layout.
• Ability to read street signs, chemical hazard labels and written directions.
• Ability to keep work logs and prepare notices.
• Ability to safely operate department equipment.
• Ability to respond to questions and comments from the public tactfully and politely.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with other City employees, supervisors and the public.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with and the safety precautions necessary when working in busy traffic or unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to work with people from a broad variety of social, economic, racial, ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to work with a tablet for proper data entry of the day’s tasks.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Must wear personal protective equipment whenever and wherever necessary such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard‑hat, reflective vest, hearing protection, gloves and over‑garments as required by daily work assignment.
• Must wear standard uniform as supplied by City. Uniform must be clean and present a neat appearance.
• Must submit to Department of Transportation requirements including pre‑employment, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, random and return‑to‑duty/follow‑up alcohol and drug testing.
• Following a conditional offer of employment, the City of Waterloo requires a physical examination and a drug test by a physician of the City’s choice to determine if an applicant is capable of performing the essential functions of the position. Failure to pass the physical exam and drug test will result in withdrawal of the employment offer.
• The City of Waterloo reserves the right to conduct a background investigation including education, employment and criminal history checks on any applicant being considered for this position.
• Must submit to Civil Service examination procedures including an equipment driving test and a panel interview.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• High school graduate/GED.
• Minimum one year experience in the skilled operation of a large truck or other large vehicle or equipment.

OR

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Required to possess or obtain an Iowa Class B Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements within 6 months of employment. Good driving record based on City of Waterloo driver performance criteria. A candidate with any of the following will not be considered for employment: loss of license for any reason during the period of candidacy for employment, if the candidate remains without a valid, current license for the position when the City issues an offer of employment; loss of license, plea of guilty, plea of no contest or its equivalent or conviction for OWI, reckless driving or other major moving violation within the previous five years; four or more citations for moving violations within the previous three-year period, excluding speeding violations of 10 mph or less over the posted speed limit; three or more citations for moving violations within the previous one-year period. After appointment to the position, disciplinary action or continuing employment status may be reviewed for the following: four or more moving violations within the previous three years, three or more moving violations within the previous one year or loss of license or conviction for OWI, reckless driving or other major moving violation within the previous five years; two or more at‑fault accidents within a three-year period while driving on City business; three or more at‑fault within a three-year period.
• An applicant’s driving record will be reviewed prior to consideration for an interview, prior to offer of employment and at least annually after hire.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient strength to perform assigned tasks.
• Sufficient physical and mental stamina to work at a steady pace for up to ten hours or longer during unfavorable weather conditions or during special projects. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Sufficient speech and hearing that permits the employee to communicate effectively with coworkers in person or over a radio, to understand and give verbal instructions, respond to questions from the public and to hear and respond to approaching traffic.
• Sufficient color vision, depth perception, distance and peripheral vision, and hand/eye coordination to safely operate vehicles and equipment in all weather conditions, work in high traffic areas and climb on and off vehicles and equipment; dexterity and grip strength to run controls on compactor and inside automated trucks.
• Sufficient personal mobility that permits the employee to operate required equipment safely in all types of weather and a variety of road conditions.
• For applicants that meet the essential physical abilities standards, reasonable accommodations may be considered.

WORK SCHEDULE

Scheduled work shift is generally 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday–Friday. Weather, holidays, or emergency conditions may require working later, other days or weekends. May be significant overtime during weather emergencies.

Required to adjust work week to support department/City programs and objectives, including but not limited to neighborhood clean‑up events, City‑wide clean‑up events, etc.

EQUIPMENT EXAMINATION

Those applicants with a good motor vehicle driving record will be required to participate in a driving test that will test skills in operating equipment used in this job classification. An individual must receive a minimum of eighty out of one hundred points to achieve a passing score on the equipment examination.

ORAL EXAMINATION

Those candidates who successfully complete the equipment examination will be required to appear before an interview panel consisting of a minimum of three people who have expertise in the areas being tested. An individual must receive a minimum average score of sixty points out of one hundred to achieve a passing score on the interview.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Those applicants who successfully complete the equipment and oral examinations, as outlined above, will have their total scores determined by giving 40% weight to the equipment test score and 60% weight to the oral test score. The top applicants, as ranked by their scores, will be the individuals placed on the certified list. Applicants who qualify as outlined and are full‑time regular employees of the City of Waterloo shall have one additional point per full year of employment up to a maximum of five points added to their final score. Honorably discharged men and women from the armed forces of the United States who qualify per provisions of Chapter 35 of the Code of Iowa and who are citizens and residents of the United States shall have five additional points added to their final score upon submission of their DD214 or ten points added if they were awarded a Purple Heart or have a service connected disability.

Employment is contingent on possession of a good driving record based on City of Waterloo driver performance criteria and passing a post‑job offer physical and drug test. Failure to pass these tests will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

All qualified candidates who apply by the deadline date will be notified of the time, place and date of the equipment and oral examinations.

Minority, female & disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.
Resumes will be accepted until Monday, November 10th at 5pm.