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City of Fallon
Classification Specification
Maintenance Worker II – Sanitation
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision of the Deputy Public Works Director and Department Lead, assist with daily department operations, including garbage removal and transfer station operations.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by an employee in this classification. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties that are not listed below.
➢ Pick up garbage including; residential waste wheelers, commercial dumpsters, roll off containers and miscellaneous items.
➢ Driving a large vehicle in traffic.
➢ Drive and operate a roll off truck
➢ Operation of a loader
➢ Repair Waste Wheelers and dumpsters
➢ Non mechanical maintenance of trucks i.e. cleaning, greasing, small hose change outs etc. inspect tires for tread wear.
➢ Set up barricades for parades and special functions
➢ Money collecting and record keeping.
➢ Inspect loads of waste to make sure hazardous waste and banned materials are not dumped
➢ Invoices for charge accounts
➢ Maintain daily logs
➢ Inspect and clean transfer station, office and vehicles.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
Knowledge and Ability
Knowledge of
- Exceptional driving skills
- Working knowledge of operating garbage truck, roll off truck, haul truck, loader and other vehicles and equipment.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Ability to
- Interact with residents in a positive manner
- Complete multiple tasks
- Navigate larger vehicles on City streets and in traffic
- Apply general information and principles to specific situations
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Record information on written logs
- Identify material and equipment needed to complete a task
- Learn and apply alternative methods for completing work
- Recognize and respond to changes in circumstances or events
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be used to qualify for employment. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities is described below.
- Must have a CDL or be able to obtain one within 6 months.
- Maintain a positive attitude and work environment
- Must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team
- Organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task under time constraints and work effectively as a team player
- Strong ability to self-motivate as well as take direction
- High school diploma or GED
PHYSICAL AND PERCEPTUAL CAPABILITIES REQUIRED
The physical and perceptual capabilities described here are representative of those that an employee typically must possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Bend, stoop and kneel
- Pull or push objects such as containers weighing more than 50 pounds
- Periodically lift and carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds
- Perform repetitive hand motions
- Perform repetitive motions with feet
- Repeatedly stand up and sit down
- Stand for long, uninterrupted periods
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is typically performed under the following conditions.
- Outdoor environments.
- Periodic moving back and forth between indoor and outdoor environments.
- Frequent heavy lifting.
- Bending, stooping, squatting, and twisting.
- Work without supervision or immediate assistance.
- Noise and distractions from equipment.
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Classification : None
Grade: 3
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.47 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Must be able to obtain a CDL within 6 months of employment.
- Did you complete an application? Applicants must submit application to City of Fallon Clerk’s Office for employment consideration https://www.fallonnevada.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/General-Application-pdf-v100121.pdf
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: One location
