Streets and Solid Waste Worker II

Essential Job Functions

• Operates sweeper truck, following a set route to maintain city streets free of litter and debris;
• Operates leaf collection truck and leaf vacuum machine removing loose leaves from roads and curbs;
• Operates chipper truck and chipper machine, removing limbs and branches from roads, curbs, and right of ways;
• Operates bucket truck in the trimming and removal of limbs/brush in City right of ways;
• Operates tractors and mowers to cut vegetation along roadways;
• Maintains the upkeep of refuse truck, by cleaning/washing the vehicle routinely;
• Maintains accurate collection documents;
• Affords assistance in cleaning and maintaining sidewalks and curbs including some repairs and patching potholes;
• Repairs or replaces signs;
• Affords assistance with solid waste collection and ensures it’s being done timely;
• Supervises personnel assigned to truck;
• Performs other duties as needed.

Job Related Physical Activity Requirements

• This position involves heavy physical labor, including exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Physical activity related to this position may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and engaging in repetitive motions.
• Sufficient visual acuity is required to operate trucks and machinery.
• An employee in this position will 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

• General knowledge of hazards and safety practices associated with the work;
• Ability to operate light and medium duty vehicles and equipment including mowing tractors, chippers, etc.;
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing vehicular operation and safe driving practices;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and other departments.

Additional Requirement

• Must possess or be able to obtain a minimum Class B North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License within six months.

Pay Range

$43,737.00 - $61,232.00 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits

• Full coverage health insurance equaling $891.91 monthly in value
• 50% dependent medical care coverage
• 401K - City contributes 5% regardless if employee contributes
• General Retirement – City contributes 14.39%
• $25,000 Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Vacation and sick time accrual based off of years served in NC retirement system
• 12 hours personal and/or parental leave given to hourly employees
• 13 days of holiday pay (including a floating holiday)
• One annual Grand Hall rental
• Longevity bonus based off years served in the State retirement system
• Free usage of city workout equipment
• Complimentary alternative medicine reimbursements up to $1,000 per plan year when enrolled in City's health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (5 free counseling sessions)
• 50% off YMCA Membership Tuition
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester