Solid Waste Technician I

City of Liberal; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Liberal is seeking a Solid Waste Technician I to support daily waste collection operations and ensure safe, efficient disposal practices. The role involves visiting residential and commercial sites, operating and maintaining collection equipment, and following environmental guidelines.

Candidates should be able to work under supervision, adapt to various weather conditions, and contribute to continuous process improvements while providing quality customer service to residents and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques when handling heavy objects.
• Experience working in hazardous materials and knowledge of proper waste disposal methods.

Responsibilities

• Visits numerous residential and commercial locations, on a daily basis, to collect solid and liquid waste.
• Transporting and disposing of garbage in a safe, effective, and environmentally friendly manner, at a City or state-approved dump site.
• Collecting pieces of furniture or large electronic devices, by appointment, or from the roadside, for effective disposal.
• Assists in maintaining the garbage-disposal truck.
• Detects, identifies and reports improper equipment performance and makes necessary operational adjustments;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

Skills

Lifting techniques

Hazardous materials handling

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The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide safe, efficient and economical operation of the Solid Waste Dept. The Solid Waste Technician I works under the general supervision of the Solid Waste Services Supervisor or a Solid Waste Services Foreman.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Visits numerous residential and commercial locations, on a daily basis, to collect solid and liquid waste.


• Transporting and disposing of garbage in a safe, effective, and environmentally friendly manner, at a City or state-approved dump site.


• Collecting pieces of furniture or large electronic devices, by appointment, or from the roadside, for effective disposal.


• Assists in maintaining the garbage-disposal truck.


• Detects, identifies and reports improper equipment performance and makes necessary operational adjustments;


• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques when handling heavy objects


• Experience working in hazardous materials and knowledge of proper waste disposal methods.

Ability to:

• Endure tough working conditions.


• Operate all routes in the City of Liberal


• Clean equipment using appropriate materials.


• Work independently in the performance of duties if required.


• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.


• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to the incumbent or others.


• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.


• Work under hazardous conditions where physical danger exists due to mechanical equipment (i.e., grinding, cutting, crushing, etc.).


• Work in small cramped areas.


• Climb ladders or steps to enter or exit an equipment cab.


• Climb ladders or steps to reach objects.


• Lift arms above shoulder level.


• Work at heights greater than ten feet.


• Travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.


• Enter and exit the cab of a solid waste truck that is 3.5 feet off the ground.


• Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism (Example: operating levers or pedals).


• Sit for long periods of time.


• Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less).


• Move light objects (less than 20 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).


• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time.

Additional Requirements:

• This classification requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Pre-employment drug testing is required. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.


• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment or shift.


• This classification requires emergency callback response and on-call participation as a condition of employment.


• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Completion of a departmental training course (certified by Department Director); or have a minimum of two years of experience operating trucks (two ton and over). Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.