Part-time Landfill Public Service Worker

City of Grand Forks (ND); Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grand Forks (ND) is seeking a versatile Public Works crew member to assist with garbage pickup, cleaning, snow removal and building maintenance. You will support water, wastewater and stormwater operations and perform general grounds work in all weather conditions.

Candidates should learn to operate a range of equipment safely, assist with container maintenance, and work closely with field crews. The role requires physical stamina and reliable teamwork in a municipal setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Ability to learn to operate a variety of light to heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Strong communication and ability to follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pick-up and hauling of garbage and refuse; empty containers into the compactor truck.
• Assist with cleaning alleys and debris removal.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of refuse containers and roll-off boxes.
• Assist with snow removal and equipment maintenance.
• Assist with general cleanup by loading refuse on trucks.
• Assist mechanics with shop cleanup, heavy lifting, welding and painting.
• Perform building maintenance and grounds work, custodial duties, mowing and hydrant painting.
• Support water and wastewater service workers and operators in maintenance tasks.

Skills

Safety practices

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Maintenance skills

Job description

To assist a variety of Public Works departments with the pick-up and hauling of garbage and refuse; to assist with general cleanup and snow removal; and to perform a variety of building maintenance and grounds work; to assist Water Distribution, Water Treatment, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Wastewater Treatment operation and maintenance; and other routine duties as assigned.

• 1. Assist in the pick-up and hauling of garbage and refuse; assist with emptying refuse containers into garbage compactor truck and sweep and load spillage; assist in operating hydraulic compactor to compact refuse and assist with unloading of refuse truck at landfill; receive instructions in operation of compaction truck.
• 2. Perform a variety of maintenance work including the clean-up of alleys and pick-up of debris too large for compactor trucks; assist in the maintenance and repair of refuse containers and roll-off boxes; weld, straighten and blast and repaint containers.
• 4. Assist with snow removal by performing manual labor in support of snow removal operation; receive training in light snow removal equipment, assist with equipment maintenance.
• 5. Assist with general clean-up by loading refuse on flat bed and dump trucks.
• 6. Assist mechanics with clean-up of shop, repair activities, heavy lifting, welding, bending and painting metal containers.
• 7. Perform a variety of building maintenance and grounds work including custodial work, mowing, painting hydrants, and other general maintenance activities.
• 8. Assist water and wastewater/stormwater service workers, water and wastewater treatment operators, related to general operation and maintenance duties of the water and wastewater systems.

Knowledge of:

• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to the operation of a wide variety of light to medium equipment.
• Techniques and methods of equipment maintenance and minor repair.

Ability to:

• Learn to operate a variety of light to heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Learn to perform container maintenance and repair.
• Learn department policies and procedures.
• Perform arduous tasks for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repair of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.