Temp Trash Removal Worker

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with the City’s Trash Removal Program operations which includes picking up, bagging trash, debris, and refuse
• Loads and disposes of trash, debris, and refuse
• Safely operates light duty vehicles, trucks, and trailers for driving to work locations
• Safely operates a variety of hand tools such as rakes and shovels
• Cleans, maintains, and services equipment and tools
• Performs duties and special projects as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and carrying moderate to heavy weight (up to 96 pounds)
• Driving motor vehicles
• Considerable walking and standing
• Frequent hand/foot/eye coordination
• Far and near visual acuity
• Frequent hand/foot/eye coordination for operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Full range of body movement including bending, kneeling, leaning, sitting, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, and climbing
• Ability to hear verbal instructions and warning signals and for troubleshooting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Work independently, in the absence of direct supervisor
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work
• Familiarity with Pueblo City Streets, locations, and landmarks and a demonstrated ability to distinguish cardinal directions
• Follow City policies and regulations
• Work flexible hours and perform occasional overtime with some weekend work required
• Perform all job duties in a safe manner

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the application
• A high school diploma or GED

Special Conditions Of Employment

• The work may also be performed around water, electrical currents, traffic, and other potentially hazardous conditions
• If selected to drive as part of the job duties, the following will be a requirement of the position: A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
• Licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment

Benefits

• As a PERA member you contribute a percentage of every check to PERA in exchange for a lifetime defined benefit, or pension
• City of Pueblo Temporary and Seasonal Employee Sick Leave Benefits
• Consistent with the HWFA, part-time temporary and seasonal employees of the City shall not carry forward more than forty-eight (48) hours of unused sick leave from one year to the next
• Pueblo Municipal Code 6-6-5.5, 6-6-5 and 6-6-6