Laborer - Landfill

Position Title:                       Laborer (Landfill)
Department:                         Public Works & Transportation
Division:                                Landfill
Salary:                                   $33,118.00yr/$15.922115hr
Closing Date:                        Until Filled

Job Summary/Scope
Picks up trash at landfill and from highways leading to landfill, cuts waste tires, recovers freon, cleans maintenance building and other related duties. No budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Material and Equipment Directly Used
Operates a variety of hand tools and other equipment; such as, shovels, chain saw and brush and weed control equipment. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Exposure to a variety of weather conditions; such as, extreme heat, cold, wind and rain. Frequent walking over uneven terrain; as well as, frequent periods of standing, stooping, walking, and bending. Occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or assisting in lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds. Work environment is frequently dusty due to landfill operations. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. No experience necessary.