Driver/Service Worker - Clean Streets Program

Driver/Service Worker

This Driver/Service Worker will be part of a two-man crew who will support the Clean Streets Program in the Soulard Neighborhood. They will be responsible for sidewalk/curb to sidewalk/curb cleaning of the streets, alleyways and assigned areas of the Soulard Neighborhood. This is a four-day per week position (Monday - Thursday) 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. The service worker will remove litter and debris from assigned, gridded areas which will be scheduled throughout the week. The service worker should have a clean driving record and be able to drive a large pick-up truck. This job involves covering the entire Soulard Neighborhood over the course of a week and policing, identifying and removing debris in different areas to support the City of St. Louis's Clean Streets Program. This job is well suited to people who can work competently under minimal supervision, who have the strength and stamina to lift medium to heavy debris and possess the stamina to spend long hours on their feet, and who can follow instructions clearly and work to a set schedule.

Typical Duties

• Perform cleaning/maintenance of streets, common public areas, alleys, curbs and sidewalks.
• Complete work assignments in a timely manner.
• Utilize the appropriate tools and supplies according to procedure.
• Use and maintain vehicle and equipment properly.
• Operate and maintain all equipment correctly and safely
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Professional Requirements:

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete monthly/annual safety training requirements.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements; state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff and safety meetings.

Minimum Qualifications (Education/Experience):

Required: Valid Driver's License and clean driver's record

Preferred: One year of Janitor/Custodian or janitorial/custodian experience.

Preferred: One year of experience operating floor care or motorized equipment.

Listening skills: Strong active listening skills help Service Workers follow instructions clearly and understand what is required of them before beginning a task.

Attention to detail: Service Workers ensure that the area they are managing is cleaned thoroughly, so attention to detail is a key aspect of the role

Time management: This job requires the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and to set schedules, so applicants need good time management skills

Physical stamina: Service Workers spend most of their workday on their feet, operating vehicles and/or cleaning equipment so good physical strength and stamina is a must

Mechanical skills: This job involves using and safely driving a large pick-up truck.

Certificates required: N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Employees may experience the following physical demands during their work shift;
• Standing and/or walking (75 80%)
• Bending, kneeling, squatting, and/or stooping.
• Pulling or Pushing Carts or Flatbeds.
• Exposure to wind, rain, cold, and heat

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job category. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform this job. Employees are expected to follow their Management/Supervisor instructions and to perform the tasks as requested in a professional manner.