Laborer/Spotter - 616 - Landfill

Distinguishing Features of Work

This is manual work in grounds, building, equipment, and landfill maintenance and operation activities. As work experience is gained, employees may be assigned to somewhat more difficult tasks and/or cross-trained to assist and serve as a backup for the Equipment Operator I position. Work is performed under the direction of a supervisor who issues general instructions for routine jobs and specific instructions at the beginning of each new job when departures are made from established procedures.

The days and hours for this position is: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm and alternating Saturdays 7:00am - 5:00pm

Examples of Work Performed

• Directs traffic at and around the working face of a construction and demolition (C&D) landfill.
• Maintains and operates equipment and performs various building maintenance and repair activities.
• Assists skilled and semiskilled workers in varied building maintenance and repair activities.
• Shovels snow and breaks ice from streets and walks.
• Assists Equipment Operators in performing equipment maintenance.
• Operates a vehicle to complete work assignments.

Requirements of Work

• Ability to acquire within a reasonable period knowledge of the procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in landfill work.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• May require the ability to enter data into computer spreadsheets or other software.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to shovel snow, sand, gravel, dirt, and/or compost.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, and landfill operations.
• Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs.
• Ability to safely and effectively swing a 20-pound sledgehammer safely and effectively against brick, concrete, or similar substances.
• Ability to lift and carry bulky items weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 150 pounds with the assistance of another.
• Ability to pull, shove or otherwise maneuver items weighing up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to be continuously performing tasks that require one to push, pull, climb (ladders and in and out of vehicular equipment), bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk about (up to a half mile at a time) for most of a ten-hour shift.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to wear safety toed boots and other personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License within 90 days of hire.

Experience and Training

• Required Experience and Training: Must be 18-years of age or older.
• Ability to acquire a valid Kanas Driver's License within 90 days of hire.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
• Preferred Experience and Training: High school diploma, GED, or vocational degree in equipment operation and/or construction.
• 6 months of experience in landfill, construction, landscaping, and jobs involving physical and manual labor.
• A valid Kansas Driver’s License.
• A valid Kansas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) speaking ability.

Benefits

• Vacation - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
• Holidays - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
• Sick Leave - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
• Health Insurance – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plans are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
• Dental Insurance - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
• Lifetime Insurance – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
• Supplemental Life – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
• Long-term Disability Insurance – The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
• Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
• Retirement - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
• Long-term Care Insurance – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
• Deferred Compensation Investment Program
• Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
• Bereavement Pay
• Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
• Voluntary Shared Leave Program
• Training Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Injury Leave (on-job injury)
• Community Volunteer Events