Maintenance Worker II - Litter Crew

Panama City, City of (FL); Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Panama City is seeking a semi-skilled laborer to perform street cleaning and litter removal along roads and rights-of-way. This emergency essential role supports storm readiness and post-disaster recovery under the Director of Public Works.

Requirements include a high school diploma (preferred), a valid driver’s license, and 1 year of manual labor experience. Must work safely around traffic and with the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of manual labor experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and remove litter from designated roadways and rights-of-way.
• Load and unload filled litter bags at designated locations.
• Set up and remove highway awareness signs throughout the day.
• Maintain traffic control to keep the area safe.
• Perform trash pickup and empty garbage carts from curbsides.
• Remove spilled garbage and debris from grounds and receptacles.
• Inspect and maintain truck and equipment; report issues to supervisor.
• Communicate via two-way radio and respond to dispatch requests.
• Collaborate with team and public; refer concerns to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Traffic safety

Teamwork

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

1 year manual labor experience preferred

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works, this position requires semi-skilled manual labor duties with great attention to safety and detail. The primary responsibility is to collect and remove litter from the city's roads and rights-of-way.

This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Maintains cleanliness by picking up litter along designated roadways.
• Load and unload filled litter bags at designated locations.
• Responsible for setting up, moving and removing highway awareness signs throughout the workday.
• Maintains proper maintenance of traffic to keep the area safe.
• Perform manual work functions associated with trash and garbage pickup and removal, including lifting/depositing trash into the truck and emptying garbage carts onto the truck.
• Removing spilled garbage, trash or debris from the curbsides and from the ground around receptacles.
• Perform maintenance tasks to keep the truck and equipment in good working condition, including checking fluid levels and tires and washing/cleaning the truck and equipment.
• Report equipment problems or malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Communicates via two-way radio and telephone, including responding to dispatch requests, which will require providing information and relaying messages.
• Maintains effective, cooperative and team-focused working relationships with team members, leadership and the public.
• Refers and reports complaints and concerns from citizens related to garbage or trash service to the appropriate supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in manual labor work.
• Ability to understand and carry out basic oral instructions.
• Strong skills in safely operating in and around traffic.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative, courteous and effective working relationships with other departments, fellow team members, vendors, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Ability to read a map and navigate City streets, alleys and roadways.
• Positive and professional demeanor when engaging with the public.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to the general public.

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred.
• One (1) years’ experience in manual labor maintenance preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary:

• Occasionally: - Lift/Carry: 51+ lbs., Push/Pull: 41+ lbs., Climb, Crawl, Traverse Uneven Terrain, Work at Heights
• Frequently: - Lift/Carry: 15-50 lbs., Push/Pull: 12-40 lbs., Bend, Reach Above Shoulder, Squat/Kneel, Reach Outward, Handling/ Fine Motor Skills, Sit, Drive
• Constantly: Lift/Carry: 15 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 12 lbs. or less, Twist/Turn, Stand, Walk

Risk/Safety Conditions:

• This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (i.e. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment).
• This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Outside year-round, all types of weather, day & night. Physical and dirty.

These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The City of Panama City is an Equal Opportunity Affiantive/Action Employer.