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Home My WebLink AboutMWI - LandfillUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Maintenance Worker I – Landfill Department: Public Works Division: Resource Management Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Landfill FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 3 Job Number: 0302 Job Summary Under general supervision, maintains liter control at the Landfill, assists with dumping refuse roll-offs, mows grass, and performs rou�ne janitorial work. Monitors drop-off recycling areas at Landfill and at community drop-off sites. Performs general service and maintenance of landfill grounds, equipment and buildings. Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Picks up liter at Landfill. • Dumps roll-offs, maintains area around trash and recycling bins. • Keeps recycling areas for oil, appliances and electronics cleaned up and organized. • Assists in keeping recycling bins at community drop-off sites clear of overflow, dumped items and liter. • Answers customer ques�ons regarding Landfill services. • Directs traffic at Landfill. • Waters landfill roads with water truck to control dust. • Performs grounds maintenance by mowing, weeding, and mulching landscaped areas. • Operates snowplow and blowers to remove snow in winter months. • Picks up supplies and parts for daily Landfill opera�ons. • Par�cipates in safety commitee and iden�fica�on of workplace hazards. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. • Performs other du�es as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with sa�sfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Updated: March 2024 Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in general labor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to mul�ply and divide with 10's and 100's. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved writen or oral instruc�ons. • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situa�ons. • Ability to interface posi�vely with staff and customers. • Ability to learn and understand landfill rules and regula�ons and compos�ng procedures. • Ability to perform these opera�ons using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. • Ability to prepare writen work orders and job records. • Ability to read and comprehend maintenance and parts manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Knowledge of safety procedures. • Skill in opera�ng and maintaining trucks, equipment and machinery used in ground maintenance opera�ons. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Updated: March 2024 Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________