Solid Waste Technician (Collections)

The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County, AL, Inc.

Summerdale (AL)

On-site

USD 19,366 - 27,582

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick and Annual Leave

14 Paid Holidays

Retirement benefits

Free Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

A local waste management authority in Summerdale, Alabama is seeking a Solid Waste Technician to perform manual labor, operate collection trucks, and maintain property. Ideal candidates will possess basic operation skills and a valid Driver's License. This is a full-time, entry-level position with various benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

Valid Driver's License required; Commercial Driver’s License is needed for promotion.
Pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check must be completed.
Willingness to work evenings and assist mechanics as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform routine manual labor and operate collection trucks.
Maintain SWDA property including mowing grass and removing trash.
Build and repair garbage carts, capable of lifting them.

Skills

Basic skills in operation and maintenance of trucks and light tractors

Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Knowledge of safety rules and accident prevention

Tools

Vehicles (non-CDL)

Garbage carts

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FT Hourly Rate: Starting $17.04

Status: Non-exempt; Safety Sensitive

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Health Insurance begins 1st of the month following hire date: Sick and Annual Leave; 14 Paid Holidays; Competitive and Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Retirement benefits through the Retirement Systems of Alabama; Basic Life Insurance $30,000; Free Employee Assistance Program; Free Long Term Disability Insurance; Free AirMed Care: Ambulance (Ground and Air Coverage); Flexible Spending Account; Deferred Compensation Plan Options; Short Term Disability Options

Summary: The Solid Waste Technician performs routine manual labor which does not require a high degree of skill; may drive trucks and light tractors and related work as apparent or assigned. In most cases, the SWT will work under immediate direction of an employee of higher grade or a foreman.

Essential Job Functions:

Performs related manual labor as required.
Mows grass, prunes shrubs, rakes grass, removes trash from SWDA property and sorts recycling materials.
Builds, repairs, and delivers/replaces garbage carts; Must be capable of lifting garbage carts.
Must be capable of operating collection trucks.
Automotive/Fleet detailing
May drive or operate any collection truck or vehicle that does not require CDL.
May drive pick-ups on light hauls.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

Basic skills in the operation, maintenance and safe use of trucks and light tractors; basic knowledge of the problems involved in operating assigned equipment; general knowledge of traffic rules and regulations; knowledge of safety rules, including accident causes and prevention (taught on the job); ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates and general public; ability to effectively communicate in a courteous manner.

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid Driver’s License. (Commercial Driver’s License required for promotion.)
Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check.
Willing to work overtime and weekends in emergencies or when required.
Willing to comply with the following dress standards: clean, neat attire with appropriate foot and hand gear.
Willing to work evening shifts; Willing to go pick up garbage; Ability to follow directions; Willing to assist mechanics as needed.

Physical Requirements:

See well enough to read, write and safely operate garbage truck; Hear well enough to respond to verbal communications;
Speak well enough to answer questions in a polite, courteous manner.
Wear PPE to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
Body mobility to perform inspections and operate vehicle; Body movement of mobility to bend, move, stand, and lift.
Use of hands and fingers to perform manual work.
Physical dexterity sufficient to operate lever, gears, etc.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds.
Frequently standing and walking to complete daily tasks, sitting when driving and operating vehicle or equipment, climbing onto equipment, and using foot controls to operate vehicle or equipment.
Occasionally kneeling, bending or crouching when monitoring vehicle, and balancing when mounting and dismounting; daily lifting shovels, tools and other equipment, pushing/pulling equipment, reaching for or handling tools and supplies.
Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme heat or extreme cold, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Seniority level