Solid Waste Technician - Landfill

JOB DESCRIPTION

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

• Sick and Annual Leave
• Competitive and Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement benefits through the Retirement Systems of Alabama
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Free AirMed Care: Ambulance (Ground and Air Coverage)
• Deferred Compensation Plan Options
• Short Term Disability Options

The Solid Waste Technician performs routine manual labor which does not require a high degree of skill; may drive trucks and light tractors and related work as apparent or assigned. In most cases, the SWT will work under immediate direction of an employee of higher grade or a foreman.

• Performs related manual labor as required.
• Performs general landscaping duties such as mowing grass, pruning shrubs, raking grass, and removing trash from SWDA property.
• May drive or operate any collection truck or vehicle that does not require CDL.
• May drive pick-ups on light hauls.

• May drive or operate small tractor, mower, truck/vehicle that does not require CDL, often off-road trucks.
• May drive pick-ups on light hauls.
• Performs general daily maintenance on equipment, including but not limited to greasing and fueling heavy equipment
• Details trucks and equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Basic skills in the operation, maintenance and safe use of trucks and light tractors; basic knowledge of the problems involved in operating assigned equipment; general knowledge of traffic rules and regulations; Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causes and prevention (taught on the job); ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates and general public; ability to effectively communicate in a courteous manner.

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License. (Commercial Driver’s License required for promotion.)
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends in emergencies or when required.
• Willing to comply with the following dress standards: clean, neat attire with appropriate foot and hand gear.
• Willing to work evening shifts; Willing to go pick up garbage; Ability to follow directions; Willing to assist mechanics as needed.

• See well enough to read, write and safely operate garbage truck; Hear well enough to respond to verbal communications;
• Speak well enough to answer questions in a polite, courteous manner.
• Wear PPE to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Body mobility to perform inspections and operate vehicle; Body movement of mobility to bend, move, stand, and lift.
• Use of hands and fingers to perform manual work.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to operate lever, gears, etc.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds.
• Frequently standing and walking to complete daily tasks, sitting when driving and operating vehicle or equipment, climbing onto equipment, and using foot controls to operate vehicle or equipment.
• Occasionally kneeling, bending or crouching when monitoring vehicle, and balancing when mounting and dismounting; daily lifting shovels, tools and other equipment, pushing/pulling equipment, reaching for of handling tools and supplies.
• Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme heat or extreme cold, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

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