DescriptionLOCATIONThis position is located at the Billy Wright Landfill at 17173 Billy Wright Road, Los Banos, California, 93635.DEFINITIONUnder general supervision, to perform a variety of facilities maintenance work tasks such as waste sorting/processing, litter control, heavy equipment operation and directing truck and vehicle operators to the proper unloading area; to perform other related duties, as assigned.Maintenance Worker I is the entry and training level in the Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents may be assigned to operate heavy equipment on training or relief assignments.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operates a variety of equipment at disposal sites to process, compact and cover refuse.
- Performs a variety of heavy physical work including sorting, processing, and clean-up of recyclables and waste materials.
- Practices dust control at disposal sites by operating a water truck.
- Performs general clean-up at site.
- Operates mowers to mow weeds and grass.
- Maintains time and equipment records.
- Performs maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
- Operates a computerized scale system to weigh vehicles and completes cash and credit transactions; balances daily receipts.
- Directs traffic and monitors unloading in the disposal and recycling areas.
- Screens incoming loads for hazardous materials.
- Process materials at the Anti-Freeze/Batteries/Oil/Paint (ABOP) and e-waste sites.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience:Previous experience performing integrated waste maintenance and construction and/or other heavy physical labor is highly desirable.License: Possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license.IDENTIFIED SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT, POST-ACCIDENT, REASONABLE SUSPICION, RANDOM AND RETURN-TO-DUTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE AUTHORITY'S DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
- Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
- Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
- Respond appropriately to situations.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or Authority regulations.
- Lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.
- Wear a respirator, safety glasses or other protective clothing and equipment.
- Conduct activities on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
- Frequently operate large, heavy equipment on uneven and/or rough terrain.
- Frequently drive vehicles and maintain equipment.
- Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
- Sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
- Occasionally kneel, bend, twist, squat, climb, balance and crawl.
- Occasionally climb equipment up to 14 feet in height.
- Frequently work around dust, dirt, refuse, strong odors and noise.
- Frequent use of hand-eye-foot coordination.
- Frequent repetitive hand and arm motion.
Knowledge of:
- Safe work practices.
- Hazardous waste characteristics and special handling techniques.
- Provisions of the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of medium and heavy equipment on streets and roads.
- Methods, procedures, tools, and materials used in the operation and maintenance of an integrated waste facility.
- Operation and maintenance of a variety of medium and heavy equipment.
Ability to:
- Learn the methods, procedures, tools, and materials used in the operation and maintenance of an integrated waste facility.
- Safely operate and maintain various medium and heavy types of equipment.
- Learn the hazardous waste special handling techniques.
- Keep accurate records.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Maintain and make minor repairs to assigned equipment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:FLSA: Non-ExemptAt-will employee