Laborer Cart & Bin

Solid Waste Management; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Waste Management in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a dedicated laborer to support municipal operations through manual and equipment tasks. You will assist in construction, maintenance of facilities, grounds, and open spaces, and help with waste collection and street maintenance.

The role requires physical fitness, the ability to follow safety procedures, and reliable teamwork while performing diverse tasks across parks, roads, and facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of general maintenance or construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of manual labor tasks in support of assigned function including construction and maintenance of City facilities and open spaces.
• Assist with park facilities construction including shade structures, fencing, and play area equipment.
• Perform janitorial and custodial duties; sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean facilities.
• Assist warehouse staff with receiving, storing, and distributing supplies; help with inventory control.
• Support street maintenance operations; check for pavement holes and prepare for asphalt.
• Maintain City open spaces; collect trash and assist with gates, signs, and flags.
• Assist in planting and maintenance of trees and shrubs; dig, ball, and burlap.
• Spread fertilizers and apply herbicides; operate herbicide equipment.
• Assist with irrigation system maintenance and trench digging.
• Construct trails and erosion control devices.
• Operate solid waste trucks and equipment on routes; assist with collections and litter removal.
• Adhere to safe work practices.

Skills

Custodial methods

Tree planting

Inventory control

Waste collection

Vehicle maintenance

Street maintenance tools

Weed and litter equipment

Safety procedures

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Herbicide application equipment

Irrigation system mainlines tools

Shovel and digging tools

Construction hand tools

Job description

Perform manual labor tasks in support of assigned area; assist in construction and maintenance of a wide range of City facilities and operations.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. Perform a wide variety of manual labor tasks in support of assigned function including but not limited to construction and maintenance of City facilities, structures or open space areas, general janitorial and grounds maintenance duties, right of way maintenance of weed and litter on City arterials and interstate highways.
2. Participate in and assist skilled staff with the construction of a wide variety of City park facilities including shade structures, fencing, and play area equipment in newly developed parks; install forms, shovel and spread concrete; cut and tie re-bar; assist with block laying of walls.
3. Perform general building janitorial and custodial duties; sweep, mop and buff floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets; clean windows and mirrors; clean rest-rooms, meeting rooms, ballrooms, and exhibit halls.
4. Assist warehouse staff in receiving, unpacking, storing and distributing supplies; verify description, quantity and condition of material against invoices or purchase requisitions; assist with inventory control.
5. Support street maintenance operations as assigned; check streets for holes in pavement, prepare holes for liquid asphalt, shovel hot mix into hole and tamp to level the fill; assist with the construction of manholes, sewer inlets and other improvements.
6. Support the maintenance of City open space areas; collect trash and assist in the installation of gates, fence posts, signs and flags.
7. Assist in the collection and planting of young trees and shrubs; hand dig, ball, and burlap trees and shrubs; hand water newly planted trees and shrubs; pull weeds from tree wells; assist with spraying of trees to prevent infestations.
8. Spread organic fertilizers with shovel and assist in distribution of chemical fertilizers in the planting and seeding of parks. Operate herbicide application equipment and apply herbicides to undeveloped medians and right of ways.
9. Assist with the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems and mainlines including digging trenches.
10. Assist in the construction of trails, grade control structures and the installation of erosion control devices.
11. Operate, load and direct solid waste trucks, trailers, and motorized mowing equipment on assigned route; assist clean city operators in commercial and residential collections, guide truck in and out of alleys; pick up hazardous waste as required; sweep and pick up trash as needed. Maintain and mow weed and litter on right of ways of City arterials and interstate highways.
12. Sweep and clean outside of buildings, pick up trash and maintain open space.
13. Solid Waste laborer positions will be responsible for labor and manual tasks as assigned in any of the following areas: refuse collections, disposal, weed, litter and graffiti eradication and maintenance of the City's public right of way system and the Interstate Highway; operate assigned vehicles as needed, operate equipment and utilize tools common to the Solid Waste operations; perform a variety of other related duties in support of the Solid Waste Department.
14. Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

1. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

One (1) year of general maintenance or construction experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Principles and procedures of semi-skilled manual labor
• Traffic laws and safe vehicle operation practices
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Herbicide application and equipment
• Safe operating procedures in interstate highway zones

Preferred Skills and Ability

• Learn basic custodial methods and techniques
• Learn basic tree planting and transplanting techniques
• Learn methods and techniques of supply receiving
• Learn basic inventory control methods and techniques
• Learn solid waste collection techniques
• Learn routine vehicle maintenance and cleaning practices
• Learn operational characteristics of street maintenance tools and equipment
• Learn operational characteristics of Weed and Litter vehicles, tools and equipment, and their preventative maintenance
• Provide instruction to co-workers, seasonal and alternative labor
• Learn operational characteristics of custodial maintenance and cleaning tools and equipment
• Learn basic custodial methods, techniques, and routine maintenance and cleaning procedures
• Learn to perform basic street maintenance and repair tasks
• Learn to perform basic maintenance and repair tasks
• Learn to work independently in the absence of supervision
• Learn to make minor repairs to irrigation system components and mainlines
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Environmental

Field, construction site and warehouse environment; may travel from site to site; work around traffic and heavy construction equipment; exposure to noise, dust, fumes and inclement weather conditions.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and walking for prolonged periods; moderate to heavy lifting; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.