AssistantAssociate Professor of Occupational Therapy

Shenandoah University; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Concord is seeking a hardworking Solid Waste/ Grounds Worker to maintain City grounds, roadways and facilities by collecting solid waste and recycling materials.

You will assist on collection equipment, deliver and repair carts, and respond to missed collections while following safety rules and performing basic equipment maintenance. A high school diploma and valid NC driver’s license are required, with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting data related to waste collection routes.
• Performing basic mathematical calculations for route times and quantities.
• Operating machinery and hand tools used in waste collection and maintenance.
• Communication and interpersonal skills for coworker and public interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist on knuckle boom or rear load garbage truck and vacuum leaf collection.
• Deliver and repair roll out carts; collect litter and maintain downtown areas.
• Identify missed collections and investigate potential code violations.
• Follow safety procedures; perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Reading data

Basic math

Operating machinery

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

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.

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 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.