Sanitation Crew Member

City of Acworth; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Acworth seeks a Sanitation Worker to accompany waste collection trucks on assigned routes, loading solid waste and assisting with offloads while maintaining safety on city streets.

The role requires performing equipment safety checks, minor maintenance, completing work orders on the computer, assisting customers with special needs, mowing grass as needed, and adhering to city policies and procedures while delivering reliable waste collection services.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Understanding of city policies and safety rules.
• Able to operate waste collection equipment with supervision.
• Experience in customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accompany a solid waste truck on an assigned route and load waste.
• Perform basic safety inspections on equipment.
• Close-out work orders using a computer system.
• Clean cans before delivery to customers; repair or replace damaged cans.
• Provide special services to customers with special needs.
• Mow grass as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Policies & procedures

Safe work practices

City streets geography

Customer service

Waste collection equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship/Internship

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible accompanies a solid waste collection truck on an assigned route to collect solid waste.

Position Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accompanies a truck along an assigned route to collect solid waste; loads solid waste onto truck; assists in offloading solid waste.
• Performs equipment safety inspections; performs minor equipment maintenance; notifies supervisors of maintenance or repair needs.
• Reviews and completes assigned work orders; uses computer to close-out work orders.
• Cleans cans before delivery to customers; repairs or replaces damaged cans.
• Provides special services to customers with special needs.
• Mows grass as needed.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge Required by the Position

• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Knowledge of city streets and geography.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of solid waste collection equipment.
• Skill in providing customer services.

Supervisory Controls

The Sanitation Operations Manager assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with establishes procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines

Guidelines include 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 of related solid waste collection duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to assist in the collection and transport of solid waste. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of solid waste collection services.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with co-workers and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to resolve problems and provide services.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while intermittently standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.
• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in extreme heat, cold, or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggle, or gloves.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

None.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

The qualifications listed above represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.