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Solid Waste WorkerCity of Concord • Concord, NC, US
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Solid Waste Worker

Solid Waste Worker

City of Concord • Concord, NC, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Solid Waste Worker

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain City grounds, right of ways, and facilities, roadways, and drainage by collecting solid waste, and/or recycling materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist as helper on knuckle boom or rear load garbage truck and loose-leaf collection using vacuum leaf machine.
  • Deliver and repair roll out carts; collect dead animals and clean downtown area/parking deck: empty garbage cans, collect litter, vacuum curb line. Repair or assemble carts, deliver door hangers, retrieve carts, and other misc. assignments.
  • Collects solid waste on assigned route and guides the equipment operator in avoiding damages or hazards.
  • Locates solid waste route by scouting ahead to ensure efficiency.
  • Investigates missed collections and code violations by determining if solid waste was missed, a late put-out, or a code violation and taking appropriate action.
  • Follows safety procedures mandated by federal and state regulations.
  • Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.

Supplemental Functions:

  • Performs other similar duties as required.

Job Specifications and Qualifications:

Knowledge:

  • Machinery and hand tools of the trade.

Licensing and Certifications:

  • Valid North Carolina Driver's License.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

  • Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.
  • Very Heavy Work: Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50 - 100 pounds frequently, or from 20 up to 50 pounds constantly.
  • Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards.

Required Skills:

  • Reading and interpreting data;
  • Performing basic mathematical calculations;
  • Operating machinery and hand tools;
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Required Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency, with at least (1) year of relevant experience; or the City may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the types of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

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