Part-Time Solid Waste Technician

Location 420 Independence Station Rd,Independence, KY, 41051,United States Base Pay $18.27 - $21.49 / Hour Job Category Solid Waste Industry Government, Public Works Employee Type Part-Time Contact Information Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled Compensation will be set commensurate with credentials. General Nature of Work This is skilled and unskilled work in the Division of Solid Waste. Manages the daily operation of the established Litter Crew Program. This program includes working with adult inmates assigned by the courts and/or the Detention Center to perform community service and have been determined to safely provide litter pick-up services within Kenton County. Generally works as part of a crew but may be assigned to work alone. Duties are performed under limited supervision. Requirements Necessary Special & Physical Requirements Must be 18 years of age. Ability to obtain a (Class A) commercial motor vehicle operator's license. Upon appointment, employees in this class shall be required to maintain a valid driver's license and may be required to drive a licensed vehicle. This status shall be necessary for the length of time in this class. Applicants and employees in this job title shall be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check. Must complete CPR/AED training and obtain certification within one year of employment. Physical Requirements Must be available to work a semi-flexible shift, including occasional weekend work. Must be able to lift forty (40) pounds or more to a height of four (4) feet or more. Eye sight must be correctable to 20/20 vision. Hearing must be within normal acceptable range of 20-25 with or without a hearing aid. 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. Summary Operate County vehicle to pick-up adult community service inmates, transport to/from worksites, along the state and county roadways in compliance with all highway safety laws and speed limits. Established daily work priorities of the county roads that would benefit the most from a litter work crew. Supervise community service inmates, clear rights-of-way; cuts grass, brush and small trees with hand or power tools; loads brush as required for disposal and any day to day work request needed. Maintain accurate daily records of litter collected, mileage, vehicle use, as outlined by the KY Division of Waste Management grant program. Operate vehicle and equipment trailer - transport recycle bins to Boone County Recycling, Rumpke, Bavarian, or locations as assigned. Keeps vehicles and equipment cleaned, serviced and in good operating condition; performs minor field maintenance as may be required and reports needed repairs to supervisor. Maintain facility lot- Clear debris, organize and load appliances, metals, propane, oil and antifreeze. This position will also be required to work Kenton County Cleanups, County Fair, Senior Picnic, and other municipal events as needed. Abilities and Knowledge Ability to get along with others in the work place and/or in the field and to respect their rights as individuals. To respectfully communicate verbally with individuals. Ability to comprehend simple verbal orders and to perform the directed task; to read and understand written work orders; ability to record the quantities of material used on the job. To work effectively on a daily basis with standard supervision. Knowledge of safe work policies and ability to apply them in work day situations. Good working knowledge of the equipment, tools, etc. used to perform required daily work operations; knowledge of basic field maintenance procedures to keep equipment, tools, etc. in good working condition. Desirable Training and Experience Graduate of a standard high school or the equivalency. Experience in performing road construction and maintenance; or any combination of training and experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities. The above job description is intended to describe the general content of, and the requirements for, the performance of this job, including the essential functions. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive, all-inclusive statement of job duties, requirements, or responsibilities. A part-time employee is one who works less than thirty (30) hours per week on a regularly scheduled basis for six (6) months or longer. Part-time employment does not receive any of the County benefits packages. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jimmy Jazz