PART-TIME REFUSE MAINTENANCE WORKER

Salary : $580.71 - $602.55 Biweekly

Location : Sierra Vista, AZ

Job Type: PART-TIME 19.5 OR LESS HOURS PER WEEK

Job Number: 06 28 2024 REQ 1386

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 06/28/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
Definition & Essential Functions

SCHEDULED WORK HOURS ARE: Monday Through Saturday as needed for 19.5 hours weekly.

Pay:
without CDL $14.89
with CDL $15.45

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks to provide the collection, disposal and diversion of solid waste within the community. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act in the job description may include tasks, knowledge's, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Tasks

Performs a wide array of tasks that support refuse collection and disposal and diversion services to supplement the general mission of providing a clean, healthy and environmentally friendly community. Safely, effectively and efficiently operates a variety of heavy equipment on a limited basis to include a backhoe, loader, wood grinder, trommel screen, windrow turner/tractor, water truck, and forklift. Operates an automated or manual refuse collection vehicle on a continual basis. Performs basic preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment to include operating steam-cleaning equipment.

Will replace and deliver dumpsters and automated refuse containers and rotate as needed for maintenance purposes. Maintains dumpsters by cleaning, welding, painting, and replacing lids; assists in the collection and processing of recyclables such as compost, Christmas trees, phone books, newsprint, and aluminum. Will assist in gathering information for the inventory of available assets such as dumpsters and automated containers. Shall perform others duties as assigned.

Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics

Knowledge of:
Daily routes and procedures for special pick-ups.

City policies and procedures for the collection, disposal and diversion of solid waste.
Skill in:
The continual safe, effective and efficient operation of a variety of commercial equipment.
Using tact in dealing with customer complaints and questions.
Identifying hazardous materials.
Performing manual labor, including lifting and carrying items in adverse weather conditions.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
Skill and ability to lead a crew of inmate laborers.

Ability to:
Effectively and responsibly perform duties with general supervision.
Effectively drive and manage a collection route in a safe and timely manner
Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

A current Arizona Driver's License or ability to obtain upon hire.

Must possess a Commercial driver's license (CDL), minimum of a Class "B", with medical certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
Preferred one (1) year experience in operating trucks and/or heavy equipment

Five (5) year driving history record required.

Must be able to pass an Arizona Department of Transportation approved physical before start date

Additional Information:
The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.

The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.

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01

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• YES
• NO

02

A valid Arizona Driver's License is required. I understand the I must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License upon employment.

• I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

03

If employed I must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Commercial Drivers License (CDL) minimum of a Class "B" with medical endorsement.

• YES
• NO

04

If you do not have a current AZ CDL, do you have the ability to obtain one within 3 months of hire? Please note that the City may provide road certification testing, but does not administer a CDL permit test, which must be done through the AZ Motor Vehicle Division.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a High School Diploma OR G.E.D.?

• YES
• NO

06

How many years of experience do you have in operating trucks and/or heavy equipment?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 5 Years
• 5 Years or more
• None

07

Do you currently have a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with medical certification?

• YES
• NO

08

A five-year (5) driving record is required upon hire.

• I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

09

Do you have experience with any of the following, please check all that apply.

• Forklift
• Mechanical
• None

10

If you have forklift experience, do you have a forklift certificate?

• YES
• NO

11

Do you have experience in any of the following, please check all that apply.

• Refuse
• Composting
• Recycling
• Water Irrigation
• None

12

Do you have knowledge and experience performing any of the following, please check all that apply.

• Power Tools
• Welding
• Painting
• None

13

Are you familiar with the businesses, streets and addresses in Sierra Vista?

• YES
• NO

14

Do you have a medical marijuana card?

• Yes
• No

15

The City of Sierra Vista supports a drug and alcohol free workplace. Conditional offers of employment will be given for positions that require pre-employment drug and controlled substance tests. This includes but is not limited to: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, all form of marijuana including THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts and marijuana edibles, and all forms of use will be treated the same. Employment is contingent upon negative test results.
In addition, employment is contingent upon passing a background investigation including fingerprint records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process will make you ineligible for City employment at this time and in the future.

• I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

16

The City of Sierra Vista's primary means of communication with applicants is via email. Please add the domain sierravistaaz.gov to your email filter and monitor your spam mail to ensure prompt awareness of correspondences from the City of Sierra Vista.

• I have read and acknowledge the notification above.

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