Maintenance Worker I - WMS

Position Description

This posting will be used to fill Full-Time, Permanent, Safety Sensitive, Maintenance Worker I positions in the Waste Management Services Division in the Department of Public Works.

This is manual labor in the performance of unskilled and limited semi-skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. This is a six (6) days per week operation and scheduled and emergency overtime is required. This position requires working weekend overtime.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves responsibility for performing heavy manual labor which does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience in order to do an effective job. As work experience is gained, employees of this class may be assigned to somewhat more difficult and responsible tasks. Work assignments are detailed, and the work is subject to review by a superior while in progress and upon completion.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Performs laboring duties at a county landfill such as cleaning buildings and grounds, directing trucks at working base of landfill, cutting grass, and related duties. Operates power tools and related equipment as a necessary adjunct to performance of regular assignments or on a relief or seasonal basis. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to perform: Grass Cutting, Road side litter pick-up, Cleaning buildings, Maintaining grounds, Lifting up to 90 lbs. alone, Lifting up to 180 lbs. with partner, Digging ditches. Proficiency operating a Chain Saw, Pole Saw, Weed-Wacker, Tamper, and/or Lawnmower.

Ability to direct traffic/trucks.

Ability to acquire some skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in the area of assignment.

Ability to work a twelve-hour shift during emergency conditions on an as needed basis.

Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications Education : Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Additional Requirements: a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) And Alcohol testing.

NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.

Supplemental Qualifications For positions in the WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION, preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience with Cleaning buildings, Maintaining grounds, Lifting up to 90 lbs. alone, Lifting up to 180 lbs. with partner.

• Experience Directing traffic/trucks.

• Experience and proficiency operating a Weed-Wacker and Lawnmower.

• Willing to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans

• BlueChoice Advantage EPO

• BlueChoice Advantage PPO

• Dental Insurance

• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)

• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)

• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

• Vision Insurance

• EyeMed

• Employee Life Insurance

• Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.

• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

• Disability Income Insurance

• Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

• Direct Deposit

• Credit Union

• Holidays

• Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year

• Annual Leave

• Less than 5 years - 13 days

• 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days

• 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days

• 20 years or more- 26 days

• Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.

• Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

• Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year

• Leave Sharing

• Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement

• Health Care Reimbursement

• Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction

• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider

• United Legal Benefits

01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR COPY AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

If you possess a valid driver's license please indicate the Class of your license, the driver's license number and the State where you acquired the license.

05

For Positions In The Waste Management Services Division Please Check The Areas Below For Which You Possess Experience In The Various Manual Labor Work

• Cleaning buildings
• Maintaining grounds
• Lifting up to 90 lbs alone
• Lifting up to180 lbs with partner
• Directing traffic/trucks
• None of the above

06

For positions in the Waste Management Services Division please detail how you possess the manual labor experience that you checked in the previous question. Please include relevant employers, positions held, DUTIES PERFORMED and length and dates of employment.

07

For Positions In Waste Management Services Please Check Below The Hand Tools And Power Tools For Which You Have Experience And Are Proficient Operating

• Weedwacker
• Lawnmower
• None of the above

08

Please detail how you possess experience and proficiency operating the hand tools and power tools that you checked in the previous question.

09

The positions in Waste Management Services Division require working scheduled & unscheduled overtime. Are you willing to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

10

This position is "Safety Sensitive". This means that employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. Please check "yes" to indicate that you have read and understand this condition of employment.

• Yes
• No

11

Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.

• Required Question