Solid Waste Handler I

City of Iola • Iola, KS • 1d ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13559794

CITY OF IOLA, KANSAS - SOLID WASTE HANDLER I

SOLID WASTE HANDLER I

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the collection of

solid wastes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Street & Alley/Solid Waste Superintendent.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in performing the duties of maintenance, operation, and repair of the solid waste department.

Assists in determining work procedures, work schedules, and workflow of the solid waste department.

Responds to public or other inquiries relative to solid waste policies and procedures.

Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after

use.

Picks up solid waste containers, including recyclables or yard waste as assigned, and depositing the

containers into a collection vehicle, and returning containers to the prescribed area.

Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

Makes special collections as assigned.

Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, repairs, etc.

Performs related work as required.

Notes variances to prescribed service.

Maintains radio or other communications with the office to receive or report variances to standard

operations.

Assists in daily inspection of tire air pressures, hydraulic pressure, air tanks, hydraulic fluids, transmission

fluids, power steering, lights, and other critical parts of a solid waste collection vehicle prior to the

execution of the daily tasks.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Some knowledge of the principles and practices of sanitation services facilities and maintenance, as well as

sanitary garbage and rubbish collection and disposal requirements and procedures; practices and methods as

applicable to a City setting; knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting

department activities;

Semi-skilled in operating the listed tools and equipment.

Department: Street & Alley/Sanitation Grade: H-10

Classification: Non-Safety Sensitive Location: Warehouse

Date Revised: December 14, 2020

CITY OF IOLA, KANSAS - SOLID WASTE HANDLER I

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, other governmental agency

representatives, City officials, and the general public while maintaining good working relations; ability to

develop work plans; ability to plan short-term programs and maintain schedule.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Kansas State driver\'s license.

Telephone service for emergency contact service or on-call communications after working hours.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Telephone, radio, motor vehicles and equipment, composting equipment, hand and power tools, and any other

equipment as needed to maintain the department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed equally in office and out-of-

doors settings. Office work generally required for planning, personnel and repair work, while outdoor work is

required most operations, inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, sanitation services.

Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment. While performing

duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate

objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to sit; climb or

balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; sm

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