Sanitation Operator III / CDL

Base Pay $17.5 / Hour Job Category Sanitation Employee Type Nonexempt Required Degree High school Manage Others Yes Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience; and 1 to 6 months managerial/supervisory experience. Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License; ADEQ Solid Waste license. Supplemental Information While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (weather and non-weather); and works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (weather and non-weather); and extreme heat (weather and non-weather). Occasionally, may work nights, weekends, or holidays. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; 12 paid holidays; paid vacation; paid sick leave; reduced rates on family insurance coverage, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Perks include individual membership to the Jess Odom Community Center and Center on the Lake; with reduced rates for family memberships. Responsibilities An Operator III may work for the Sanitation Department or Street Maintenance Department of Public Works carrying out various duties for which these departments are responsible. Sanitation is mainly responsible for providing house‑to‑house trash service for residents and operating the transfer/recycle center. Street Maintenance is mainly responsible for the maintenance and construction of streets in the City of Maumelle. The typical duties for these positions would include (but are not limited to): driving sanitation and recycle trucks, operating the backhoe and track‑hoe, asphalt paver, forklift, bulldozer, dump trucks, jackhammer, chain saw, using various hand and power tools, haul trash, pour concrete, lay asphalt, and anything that needs to be done and as directed by the Supervisor and/or Director of Public Works. Operates machinery and equipment such as graders, backhoes, dozers, front‑end loaders, and other related machinery and equipment; Operate equipment such as mowing machines, jackhammers, chain saws, concrete saws, and posthole diggers; use hand tools such as saws, hammers, nail guns, and related equipment and tools; Mow grass using riding or other type of lawnmowers; Remove or trim shrubs, hedges, and trees using hand or power tools; Plant grass, flowers, and trees; Paint and repair park benches and other park equipment; Build, repair, and paint guardrails and fences; Remove weeds and trash from parks and streets; Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under varying weather conditions; Ground maintenance work such as weed‑eating, edging, and similar tasks; Building maintenance work such as painting, carpentry, concrete, and similar tasks; Pick up trash on rights‑of‑way, parks, common areas, and other City property; Repair playground equipment and motor vehicle equipment, as instructed; Assist Crew Foreman in the design and construction of street signs and traffic control devices; Install and maintain street signs and traffic control equipment; Assist Crew Foreman in performing carpentry and building maintenance work in City owned buildings; Assist in construction projects of laying concrete blocks, mixing and pouring cement mortar, constructing and repairing street curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; Operate paint striper for painting markings on street surfaces, sidewalks, and parking lots; Work on street construction and maintenance crews performing tasks such as breaking pavement, pouring and shoveling asphalt and concrete, removing ice and snow, salting and sanding streets, and other similar tasks; Operate and perform minor maintenance on trucks and other motor‑driven equipment; Supervise assigned employees; Notify the Director of unusual or suspicious activities or circumstances; Perform any other activities as may be deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works. Qualifications Education and Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience 1 to 6 months of managerial experience Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in clear, concise language. Ability to speak effectively to groups of customers or City employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense to instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Internal Communications Operator III communicates with their Supervisor, the Director, mechanic, Sanitation Crew members, and office personnel on a daily basis. External Communications Operator III communicates with vendors when hauling; and with residents daily. Use of Equipment and/Or Computers Sanitation or recycle truck, backhoe, track‑hoe, roll‑off truck, weed eater, forklift, ½ ton pickup, computer, 2‑way radio (to communicate with the office), printer, pressure washer, miscellaneous hand and power tools, jacks, tire machine, cart tipper, asphalt paver, bulldozer, dump trucks, jackhammer, chain saw, and any equipment needed to get the job done. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Class A or B Commercial Driver’s license Supervisory Responsibilities Operator III’s in the Sanitation Department directly lead two (2) non‑supervisory employees (Sanitation Crew members). Operator III’s in the Street Department directly lead one (1) to three (3) laborers. They carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving any problems as they arise. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non‑weather); and work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non‑weather); and extreme heat (non‑weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Summary Drug-Free Workplace It is the policy of the City of Maumelle to maintain a work environment free from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, or possession of a controlled substance as defined by the Federal Control Substance Act or similar state statutes and free from the use, possession, and effect of alcoholic beverages. The City of Maumelle recognizes that drugs and alcohol impair employee judgment, which may result in increased safety risks, hazards to the public, employee injuries, faulty decision‑making, and reduced productivity. Therefore, the City of Maumelle expects all employees to be in a state of mind and physical condition fit to complete their assigned duties safely and competently during work hours. The City of Maumelle complies with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988 (City Ordinance 118). Notice of Non‑Discrimination The City of Maumelle is an equal‑opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr