SUMMARY

Performs general labor duties. Responsible for the maintenance of grounds, assistance to drivers and Operators, and directing of traffic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Direct Traffic at Landfill Working Face and on Transfer Station floor

Assist drivers and operators complete necessary duties as needed.

Responsible for performing manual tasks to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the facility, including mowing lawns, trimming hedges, weeding, removing debris, planting flowers, and generally assisting with landscaping, often using hand tools and power equipment

Performs various types of physical labor activities such as, but not limited to: shoveling, fence building, sign maintenance, landscaping, tree planting, erosion control and vehicle maintenance activities such as fuel, grease, and perform visual inspections on equipment

Performs general duties associated with routine grounds and maintenance, operational compliance, and construction activities as necessary such as trailer sweeping or dust control application.

Operates Roll-Off type trucks to dispose of wastes accumulated at the convivence center and other assigned equipment as necessary. 

Promotes and assists in recycling and compliance functions as required including – refrigerator  processing for freon and compressor oil removal, tires for sidewall removal for disposal

Must be able to perform higher level duties in absence situations infrequently – such as operating scale or heavy equipment machinery

Overtime Required

Other general labor tasks as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance, 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Kentucky Driver’s License - Prefer ability to complete company provided CDL training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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 exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high