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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMWI - RefuseUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Maintenance Worker I – Refuse Department: Public Works Division: Resource Management Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Refuse FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 4 Job Number: 0406 Job Summary Under immediate direc�on, collects household waste and garbage and/or yard waste or bulky items/appliances at curbside and transports to the Landfill. 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. • 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 protec�ve equipment. • Documents and enforces collec�on rules with the public. • Delivers recycling supplies and yard waste supplies to businesses. • Picks up dead animals. • Delivers bins and carts to homes and businesses. • Maintains and cleans office. • 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. • 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 Updated: March 2024 requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. 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 follow verbal and writen orders. • Ability to interface posi�vely with staff and customers. • Ability to perform these opera�ons using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. • Ability to read and understand maps and street signs. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Knowledge of solid waste regula�ons. • Knowledge of street loca�ons and general City geography. • Skill in driving a truck. 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 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 Updated: March 2024 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the du�es of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne par�cles, toxic or caus�c chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibra�on, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condi�on, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect s�ngs, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situa�ons. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situa�ons. 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 ________________________________ __________________