Beautification - Crew Associate I

City of Decatur; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Decatur is seeking a position that supports beautification efforts by collecting litter and maintaining city streets and rights of way. The role includes transporting crew, ensuring productive waste collection, and maintaining vehicles and equipment with a strong emphasis on safety.

The job requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate city vehicles safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license for the vehicle operated.
• Ability to operate city vehicle safely.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport assigned crew to/from work locations.
• Ensure litter/debris collection is performed efficiently on city streets and properties.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment, reporting issues promptly.
• Follow safety procedures including PPE usage and placement of safety cones/signs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe vehicle operation

Problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

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

Major Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

01

Do you possess a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license that corresponds to the class of vehicle or equipment required for this position?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you willing to drive and supervise assigned work crews, which may include inmates, as part of your job duties?

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and performing physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods. Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position, with our without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question