Job Description

WORK SCHEDULE: Thursday - Monday




The City of Helena is an equal opportunity employer. The City shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Purpose:


In addition to performing all lower rated positions, as required performs skilled maintenance work, operates specialized heavy equipment, maintenance equipment, and/or transfer station equipment in addition to a wide variety of other equipment. Performs a variety of departmental maintenance duties. Performs skilled work in the operation of specialized equipment and vehicles. Examples: Large dump truck, transfer station loader, transfer station mechanical arm, transfer station tractor trailer and large bucket truck.

Essential Duties:

Operates transfer station load distributing mechanical arm. Operates transfer station push pit front end loader. Operates transfer station tractor/trailer unit. Inspects customer loads to assure that only permitted materials are deposited. Operates commercial and residential refuse trucks. Manually picks up and loads uncontained and bagged trash. Distributes and/or repairs plastic and metal containers. Works on tipping floor, directs traffic, monitors public use of facility, and maintains a safe work environment. Perform cleanup in Transfer Station daily. Keeps equipment clean inside and out on a regular basis. Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, including daily greasing, checking fluids, and fueling. Cover other positions within department as assigned.

Duty I: Solid Waste Equipment Operator II

90% Time


Essential


Tasks :


? Operates transfer station load distributing mechanical arm, push pit front end loader tractor/trailer unit, and commercial and residential refuse trucks.


? Works on tipping floor, directs traffic, monitors public use of facility, and maintains a safe work environment.


? Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, including daily greasing, checking fluids, and fueling.

Duty 2: Solid Waste Equipment Operator II

10% Time


Secondary


Tasks :


? Cover other positions within the department as assigned.


? Perform cleanup of Transfer Station daily.


? Manually picks up and loads uncontained and bagged trash


? Repair, maintenance and/or replace broken/damaged solid waste containers


Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to this Position:


Knowledge of:


Requirements of pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspection. Use of designated specialized heavy equipment along with dump trucks, back hoes, mowers, roller, etc. Including specific heavy equipment related to solid waste to include loaders, forklifts, skid steers, automated side-load and front load trucks, and hook/cable trucks.
Skill or ability to:


Operate pertinent equipment to include heavy equipment related to solid waste. Use a variety of hand and power tools. Operate equipment in a safe manner. Perform routine cleaning of equipment both inside and out. Perform maintenance tasks. Perform the variety of skills needed to perform major duties. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with City employees, supervisors, and the general public. Perform strenuous manual labor under adverse conditions when necessary. Maintain positive attitude, be a self-starter, and self-motivated.


Physical Demands:


This varies based upon major job duties, although this usually involves performing vigorous manual labor. Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, push, pull, lift 75 lbs., and wear protective apparel; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and traffic hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for shift work, on-call, stand-by, and emergency call.
Safety


Abide by the City of Helena and department/division work practices established for specific job assignments and occupations. Always wear provided safety equipment, for example, high visual apparel, hard hat, safety glasses, safety toed boots, and gloves. Report occupational injuries, illnesses and near misses immediately to their supervisor. Follow supervisor instructions for obtaining first aid and/or medical attention. Participate in accident investigations as requested by the supervisor. Participate fully in safety training. Suggest improvements in safety training requirements or programs to the supervisor or the division safety representative. Identify unsafe work conditions and unsafe practices. Correct hazards or report them to the supervisor or safety committee as appropriate. Conduct business according to all standard operating procedures (SOP).

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience and Training):

High school graduation or equivalent. 2-5 years' experience in operating specialized heavy equipment, as well as a variety of construction and maintenance equipment.
License or Certificate:


Must have a valid State of Montana Commercial Driver's License, minimum Class A and must have a current and valid DOT physical medical card. Position requires successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen. Position is subject to random drug testing. Must be willing to work overtime on occasion to accomplish Division goals; and must have the ability to be creative and explore new ideas.
Supervision Received:


Directly supervised by Solid Waste Operations Supervisor and received occasional direction from the Solid Waste Superintendent and the Public Works Director.
Supervision Exercised:


* Supervises the work of others only when assigned as leadman.