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Job Class #07-06 FLSA Non-Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Maintenance Worker II - Refuse
Department: Public Works
Division: Resource Management
Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Refuse
Job Summary
Under immediate direction, operates solid waste and/or recycle or yard waste collection truck on all
collection routes to collect solid waste, yard waste and recyclables. Performs routine maintenance to
vehicle.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Drives and operates collection truck on collection routes from pickup to delivery at disposal site.
Collects household solid waste, recyclables, yard waste, Christmas trees and wreaths on routes and
transports to disposal site.
Ensures truck is operating properly; performs routine maintenance; cleans vehicle and equipment;
maintains all fluid levels.
Performs daily vehicle walk-around for safety and vehicle maintenance check.
Ensures that employees have proper personal protective equipment.
Documents and enforces collection rules with the public; solves public disputes over rules and
regulations.
Delivers recycling supplies and yard waste supplies to businesses.
Picks up dead animals.
Picks up bulky items and drops them off at the landfill.
Delivers bins and carts to homes and businesses.
Maintains and cleans office.
Cleans and maintains equipment.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Job Class #07-06 Resource Management
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Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands
to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
talk, hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with
assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical
parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, vibration,
darkness or poor lighting. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The
employee is occasionally exposed to communicable diseases.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
High school diploma or equivalent required. One year experience driving a truck or in a related field
required. Valid Iowa Class B commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement with a satisfactory
driving record required. This position is subject to federal drug testing requirements including screening
through the FMCSA Clearinghouse. A pre-employment drug screen is required. Must be 18 years of
age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Two years’ experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of solid waste regulations. Knowledge of street locations and general City geography.
Knowledge of routes. Ability to read and understand maps and street signs. Ability to write and
complete daily time sheets. Ability to follow verbal and written orders. Skills in driving a truck. Ability to
operate recycling and fully automated garbage trucks, including driving on the opposite side and
following special safety precautions. Ability to handle continuous lifting. Must have high physical
endurance.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.