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Home My WebLink AboutMWIII - RefuseUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Maintenance Worker III – Refuse Department: Public Works Division: Resource Management Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Refuse FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 8 Job Number: 0802 Job Summary Maintains inventory of refuse s�ckers, trash, recycling bins, organics and building maintenance supplies. Operates solid waste and/or recycle or yard waste collec�on truck on all collec�on routes to collect solid waste, yard waste and recyclables. Performs rou�ne maintenance to vehicle. Runs bulky item pick-up routes and special routes during move-out, delivers and repairs carts. 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. • Assists the Assistant Superintendent – Refuse with documenta�on. • Plans route, drives and operates any and all equipment used in daily solid waste collec�on from pickup to delivery at disposal site. • Collects household solid waste, recyclables, yard waste, Christmas trees and wreaths on routes and transports to disposal site. • Ensures truck is opera�ng properly; performs rou�ne maintenance; cleans vehicle and equipment; maintains all fluid levels. • Maintains adequate inventory of yard waste bags, refuse s�ckers, recycling bins and building maintenance supplies. • Assists Assistant Superintendent – Refuse during rental property turnover to ensure proper no�fica�on to property owners; assists with proper documenta�on to ensure collec�on of invoices to property owners. • Repairs or replaces damaged �pper carts. • Operates white goods collec�on. • Performs daily vehicle walk-around for safety and vehicle maintenance check. • Ensures that safety protocols and procedures are being followed. • Documents and enforces collec�on rules with the public. • Inventories and delivers recycling supplies and yard waste supplies to businesses. • Picks up dead animals. • Picks up bulky items and drops them off at the Landfill. • Delivers bins and carts to homes and businesses. • Maintains and cleans office. Updated: March 2024 • Assists in scheduling the work of Refuse employees. • Serves as lead Maintenance Worker in the absence of the Assistant Superintendent – Refuse. • 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 • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience driving a truck or related. • Sa�sfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruc�on permit upon first day in posi�on. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug tes�ng requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in solid waste operations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to add, subtract, mul�ply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common frac�ons, and decimals. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to compute rate, ra�o, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situa�ons. • Ability to follow verbal and writen orders. • Ability to interface posi�vely with staff and customers. • Ability to operate recycling and fully automated garbage trucks, including driving on the opposite side and following special safety precau�ons. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, opera�ng and maintenance instruc�ons, and procedure manuals. • Ability to read and understand maps and street signs. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Ability to write and complete daily �me sheets. • Knowledge of solid waste regula�ons. • Knowledge of street loca�ons and general City geography. • Skill in driving a truck. Updated: March 2024 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 move up 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 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) Updated: March 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 ________________________________ __________________