Streets and Solid Waste Worker I

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Picks up garbage containers, yard waste, etc., dumps into trucks and operates packer equipment; Cleans areas around truck or worksite as required; Operate pickups or other types of medium duty trucks; Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters, repairing curbs, patching holes, spreading asphalt and replacing sidewalks; Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, chemicals and other materials, tools and equipment; Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves; picks up trash and empties trash containers; Operates a variety of mowers and equipment in grass cutting and trimming operation; Picks up paper and debris on public property and streets; Performs basic custodial, painting, maintenance and repair tasks; Assists in the repair, installation and maintenance of drainage lines, ditches and related facilities; Operates various types of equipment in performance of maintenance tasks if qualified.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Picks up garbage containers, yard waste, etc., dumps into trucks and operates packer equipment
• Cleans areas around truck or worksite as required
• Operate pickups or other types of medium duty trucks
• Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters, repairing curbs, patching holes, spreading asphalt and replacing sidewalks
• Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, chemicals and other materials, tools and equipment
• Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves; picks up trash and empties trash containers
• Operates a variety of mowers and equipment in grass cutting and trimming operation
• Picks up paper and debris on public property and streets
• Performs basic custodial, painting, maintenance and repair tasks
• Affords assistance in the repair, installation and maintenance of drainage lines, ditches and related facilities
• Operates various types of equipment in performance of maintenance tasks if qualified

JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

• Very heavy work requiring the employee to exert over to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects
• Physical activity related to this position may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Sufficient visual acuity is required to determine the accuracy and neatness of work performed
• The worker may be exposed to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions; subject to hazards including exposure to working mechanical parts and exposure to chemicals; and subject to extreme heat and cold, noise and vibrations
• The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions
• Ability to operate tools and equipment safely
• Ability to work with others
• Dependability

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Completion of the eighth grade and some experience in performance of heavy manual work desirable
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License

BENEFITS

All benefits are subject to change and are contingent on the annual approval of City Council. Full coverage health insurance equaling $891.91 monthly in value50% dependent medical care coverage401K - City contributes 5% regardless if employee contributesGeneral Retirement – City contributes 14.39% $25,000 Life InsuranceShort-Term DisabilityVacation and sick time accrual based off of years served in NC retirement system12 hours personal and/or parental leave given to hourly employees13 days of holiday pay (including a floating holiday)One annual Grand Hall rentalLongevity bonus based off years served in the State retirement systemFree usage of city workout equipmentComplimentary alternative medicine reimbursements up to $1,000 per plan year when enrolled in City's health insuranceEmployee Assistance Program50% off YMCA Membership Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester