Lead Laborer

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Solid Waste Commercial Superintendent the Solid Waste Lead Laborer leads and participates in the delivery of solid waste containers assist in collections disposal cleaning of containers facility maintenance and other tasks. This position provides on-site leadership ensures safe work practices and maintains efficient service delivery to city residents.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives direct supervision from the Superintendent Commercial Solid Waste - Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and coordinate solid waste laborers in the delivery of solid waste containers assist in collections disposal cleaning of containers facility maintenance and other tasks.

Perform waste collection site maintenance and material handling operations when needed.

Operate equipment such as loaders compactors mowers tractors and other Non-CDL equipment/vehicles.

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.

Assist superintendent with scheduling workload distribution and crew coverage.

Train staff on equipment operation safety and regulatory compliance.

Monitor facility conditions and report operational or environmental concerns.

Interact with the public contractors and haulers in a professional manner.

Maintain operational records and assist with inspections or audits.

The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude.

Adherence to attendance policies is a condition of employment.

Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department.

Ability to effectively communicate and work with citizens who may have complaints on services provided.

Must be able to follow directions.

Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

May serve as a member of various employee committees.

Other Duties as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required.

Preferred 3 years of solid waste or transfer station experience.

Preferred six (6) months related experience in janitorial/custodial and facility maintenance useful.

Valid State Drivers License or able to get one by date of hire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

None.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Skills to operate equipment effectively and safely;

Ability to perform strenuous outdoor work;

Ability to service vehicles and equipment;

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and safety procedures;

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow employees.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application rating of education and experience; oral interview reference check job related tests may be required pre-employment drug tests.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Articulated loader backhoe yard mule container handler forklift utility trailers pickup truck push and riding lawnmowers hand/power tools and tire changing equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk and hear; and smell. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers various pieces of office equipment and motor vehicles.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. prolonged work in tiring or uncomfortable positions; frequent bending stooping reaching and stretching; prolonged standing on hard surfaces; good eye hand foot coordination in the manipulation of levers pedals etc of motorized vehicles and light equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions Working on high compaction packer with moving parts diesel exhaust fumes noise dirt chemicals inclement weather falling objects protruding objects sharp objects blood borne pathogens standing on a step of a moving vehicle in heavy traffic animals at large working near moving traffic some work in confined spaces.