Sanitation Worker II

West Columbia, City of (SC); South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of West Columbia is seeking a dedicated sanitation helper to assist on a fixed route, loading trash onto a collection truck under the supervision of the Superintendent of Sanitation.

Candidates should be able to operate basic maintenance tools, lift up to 70 pounds, and endure outdoor conditions, including heat. This full-time position offers steady hours Monday through Friday with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Junior high school education with practical experience using maintenance equipment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Rides on a scheduled route with Equipment Operator and assists with trash collection.
• Uses tools such as shovel, rake, and pitchfork during duties.
• Assists in emergency situations and after-hours work as needed.

Skills

Operate maintenance equipment

Communicate effectively with authority

Education

Junior high school education

Tools

Shovel

Rake

Pitchfork

Garbage packer

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, assists with collecting trash from residences and businesses on a scheduled route in the City of West Columbia. Reports to the Superintendent of Sanitation.

POSITION HOURS

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with some overtime, weekend, and on-call hours expected. Hours may change in summer months due to heat.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Rides on a scheduled route with Equipment Operator and assists with commercial and residential trash collection by putting trash on truck and packing trash.
• Utilizes various tools including shovel, pitchfork, rake, etc. in the performance of duties.
• Provides assistance as necessary in emergency situations and during after hours or inclement weather conditions.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Junior high school education with practical experience using general maintenance equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of types of equipment such as garbage packer, rake, shovel, pitchfork, etc., Must be physically able to exert up to thirty-five pounds of force occasionally and/or frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work. Work involves walking, standing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, etc. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to seventy pounds.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes the receiving of information and instructions from supervisor.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of documents, and reports. Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, and the general public.

Intelligence: Has the ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information and to follow verbal and written instructions.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers; and determine time and weight.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment. Requires the ability to operate a variety of types of motor equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, maintenance equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Does not require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Has the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. The worker needs to relate to people in situations involving more than receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear.)

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Job: Has a working knowledge of the principles and methods of trash collection, and is able to perform same. Is knowledgeable and skilled in the utilization of a variety of types of machinery, tools, and equipment needed to complete daily tasks in an effective and safe manner. Is capable of picking up trash on a regular route in a timely manner. Has comprehensive knowledge of the terminology utilized within the department. Has the ability to utilize commonsense understanding and independent judgment in routine situations. Has the ability to work in extreme weather conditions including smoke, dust, heat, cold, wetness, etc. Is capable of and is knowledgeable of the levels of productivity and quality to be produced on the job and is able to meet such criteria accordingly. Has the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and the general public.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with all City departments and divisions, co-workers and the public.

Quantity of Work: Performs described "Specific Duties and Responsibilities" and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets standards and expectations of the City.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, City policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Remains accountable to assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to City policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with City policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the City.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and City benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all City employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public so as to maintain good will toward the City and to project a good City image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the City. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the City. Interacts effectively with higher management, City Administrator, professionals and the public.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the City and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.