Solid Waste Technician II

Solid Waste Collection Worker

This position performs manual labor in the collection of solid waste and operates solid waste collection equipment. This is the journey level position in the maintenance worker job series requiring some technical knowledge. Positions in this class perform a variety of operational and maintenance activities and other duties related to the residential and commercial collection of solid waste. Work is performed within established procedures with individual judgment limited to proper handling of, and minor changes to, accepted routine. Although the position may operate independently, supervision or guidance is readily available, and the incumbents' work is frequently reviewed.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Collects all solid waste on assigned route, including driving vehicle or serving as assistant, and disposes of it at an authorized site.
2. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes refuse trucks.
3. Maintains all containers on assigned route, including repairing and painting damaged containers.
4. Performs routine truck maintenance.
5. Responds to citizen complaints regarding collection service and provides advice on the proper packing of refuse.
6. Maintains route books.
7. Handles hazardous materials, such as battery acid, paints, and other types of chemical refuse.
8. Operates assigned equipment, makes minor field repairs and adjustments; reports need for major repair to supervisor/lead.
9. Responds to customer inquiries and requests.
10. May be assigned to other divisions performing work requiring similar skills during times of peak work loads, manpower shortage, public emergency, or other times when critical work needs to be completed.

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience:

• Three years' experience performing a variety of the essential duties of the position.
• Prior experience operating a large truck in congested traffic conditions and welding preferred.

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or GED.

Licenses or Certificates:

• Must possess a Washington State Driver's License and a Class B Commercial Driver's License by date of hire.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within six months of hire date:

1. first aid and CPR certifications
2. confined space training

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; kneel, bend, or climb and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis; lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis; and lift and/or move between 50 - 100 pounds with assistance. Employees must occasionally push and/or pull, without assistance, heavy commercial containers weighing up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position regularly works outside in various weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee may be exposed to physical hazards from mechanical and electrical equipment and also will sometimes work in hazardous areas under hazardous conditions. The employee occasionally works in traffic, near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock and radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

This position works a regular schedule, however, incumbents may be called in to work at irregular times in emergency situations.

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

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