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Job Class #04-06 FLSA Non-Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Maintenance Worker I - Refuse
Department: Public Works
Division: Resource Management
Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Refuse
Job Summary
Under immediate direction, collects household waste and garbage and/or yard waste or bulky
items/appliances at curbside and transports to the Landfill.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Collects large items and household waste and garbage and/or yard waste or bulky items/appliances
from curbside.
Transports collected garbage and/or yard waste or other bulky items/appliances to the Landfill;
dumps load for processing.
Cleans and maintains equipment and vehicles.
Drives City trucks on daily assignments.
Performs daily vehicle walk-around for safety and vehicle maintenance check.
Ensures that employees have proper personal protective equipment.
Documents and enforces collection rules with the public.
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.
Cleans and maintains equipment.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Job Class #04-06 Resource Management
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Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands
to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
talk, hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical
parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, vibration,
darkness or poor lighting. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
Employee may also be exposed to communicable diseases.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
Three months of related work experience required. Valid Iowa Class B commercial driver's license with
air brake endorsement with a satisfactory driving record required. This position is subject to federal
drug testing requirements including screening through the FMCSA Clearinghouse. A pre-employment
drug test is required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background
check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Six months experience in general labor preferred.
Know ledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of solid waste regulations. Knowledge of street locations and general City geography.
Ability to read and understand maps and street signs. Ability to follow verbal and written orders. Skills
in driving a truck.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.