Beautification - Crew Associate I

Decatur; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Decatur is seeking a litter collection crew supervisor to support the Beautification of the City by ensuring crews are productive in trash pickup along city streets, rights of way, and City-owned properties.

The role involves transporting crews, maintaining vehicles and equipment, enforcing safety practices with PPE, and performing related duties in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license for the vehicle to be operated.
• Skill in safe operation of City vehicle.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Transport assigned crew to and from work locations.
• Ensure crew productivity in litter and debris collection from streets, rights of way, and City properties.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment in good condition and report issues promptly.
• Enforce safe work practices with PPE, cones, signs and flags.
• Perform related duties.

Skills

Safe operation of City vehicle

Problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This position assists in the Beautification of the City through litter collection.

• Responsible for the transport of assigned crew to/from assigned work locations.
• Ensures assigned crew is productive in the collection of litter and debris from city streets, rights of way, and other City owned properties.
• Ensures assigned vehicle and equipment is in good working order and reports issues to department leadership in a timely manner.
• Ensures safe work practices including wearing appropriate PPE and vests, and placement of safety cones, signs, and flags.
• Performs related duties.

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Valid driver’s license issued for the vehicle to be operated.
• Skill in safe operation of City vehicle.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Guidelines

• City and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists physical activity. Inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to assist in the collection of street litter. Successful performance in this position contributes to provision of a clean, well-maintained municipality.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, vendors, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to resolve problems and provide services.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• None.