Job Description
Position: Solid Waste Loader FLSA: Non-Exempt Department: Sanitation/Municipal & Community Services Schedule: Schedule may vary but will be 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday; position may be subject to occasional overtime. Reports To: Solid Waste Crew Leader Positions Supervised: NoneJob Summary
Under the direction of the Solid Waste Crew Leader, the employee does routine repetitive work as part of a crew in a Rear Load Packer vehicle collecting garbage and related refuse.
Roles & Responsibilities
- On an assigned route, rides on back of packer truck, picks up bags of solid waste in residential areas and loads or throws bags into packer truck; picks up any spillage.
- Packs refuse collected in truck by operating hydraulic controls on packer truck; unloads packer truck at sanitary landfill by operating hydraulic controls.
- Assists with maintenance of the truck which includes: pre and post-trip inspections, cleaning behind the packer blade and body of the truck, lubricating rear tracks on packer truck, and maintaining overall truck cleanliness on a daily basis.
- Assists driver and other crew members in ensuring safe operation of truck.
- Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including but not limited to attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.
- Must maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Must show respect for the opinions of others and behave in such a way as to ensure an atmosphere free of needless interruptions, difficulty, and/or discrimination.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of appropriate methods of lifting, carrying, pulling, and/or pushing heavy bins and containers.
- Some knowledge of the safe operation of hydraulic packer trucks.
- Good knowledge of safe practices and procedures when working in and around heavy traffic areas.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to communicate orally via two-way radio and face-to-face contact in emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Ability to write simple records and reports such as work orders and daily time sheets.
- Ability to read and understand simple manuals and organizational policies or regulations.
- Regular, reliable, and punctual levels of attendance are essential job functions and expectations of this position.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk, stand, and climb for extended periods of time in the loading and unloading of solid waste.
- Ability to run for short distances when performing loading duties.
- Ability to bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, and kneel in the collection of solid waste and cleaning spillage.
- Ability to lift, throw, carry, and balance objects weighing up to 60 lbs.
- Ability to push and pull items weighing up to 60 lbs., and hydraulic controls on equipment.
- Ability to see and hear when working around equipment and in and around traffic.
- Ability to speak clearly by telephone, face-to-face situations, and two-way radio in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Environmental Conditions
- Work is performed outdoors and may be subject to mechanical hazards and bodily injury; bodily injury may occur while lifting, carrying, or throwing bags of garbage such as injuries from broken glass or other sharp objects.
- Work is subject to dirt, dust, adverse weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, wetness and humidity, loud noise, constant noise, fumes, odors, vibration, darkness, heights, and smoke.
- Work may be subject to time pressures, noisy/distracting environment, working closely with others as part of a team, dealing with irate people, and performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Minimum Qualifications
- Above knowledge and skill may be gained by six months of responsible experience performing manual labor in adverse weather conditions OR by any combination of training and experience leading to the described level of knowledge and skill.
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City of Weatherford
817-598-4204Weatherford Community
Weatherford is a historic town that is proud of its tradition and history. We are known for our community and family-oriented way of life, which is why Weatherford is one of the premier places to live and visit in North Texas.
In making decisions for one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, the City of Weatherford prides itself in working toward a unified effort with citizens to prepare for the future. Weatherford is now a premier place to live in the North Texas area and the community has helped developed a vision to balance our strong history with progressive and economic vitality. That’s why our motto is “Building a Strong Community.”
Visitors and newcomers to Weatherford will enjoy our many treasures, including a shopping district that is full of antique, boutique and specialty stores, restaurants, and entertainment. Our old-time Farmers’ Market, Chandor Gardens, First Monday Trades Days, and numerous Victorian-era homes bring visitors to our city to share in our desire to maintain our heritage as we grow toward the future. Weatherford is also becoming a destination place for many visitors because of our large-scale events. Our signature events include Spark in the Park and Holiday in the Park attracting over 30,000 people each year.
Additionally, Weatherford’s location next to the Interstate 20 corridor has attracted retail and restaurant chains for residents and visitors to enjoy. It is anticipated that Weatherford will be welcoming many more new businesses to the area within the next five years; many of which will be major developments for Parker County’s economic development vitality.
Our Growth & Future Development
Over the course of four years, the City of Weatherford has seen a population growth of over 8,000 people and we expect to double this growth number. Sitting at a current population count of 38,722, the City’s growth is attributed to our proximity to the Metroplex. The City’s major commercial and industrial employers find Weatherford attractive because we offer convenient access to the region’s major transportation and shipping infrastructure, an advantage few cities within the area can offer.
They say everything’s bigger in Texas. So, we offer unusually big opportunities for companies looking to relocate or expand. A business location here means access to a booming economy with world-class business climate, infrastructure, logistics, and workforce. There is a sense of history here, and a future that’s unlimited.
Our Mission, Vision & Goals
The City works with its citizens to “Build A Strong Community” that others can look to as a pillar of unity and excellence. Through large-scale construction and transportation plans that continue to add to the infrastructure a growing city like Weatherford needs, we’ll provide the public services our community requires to continually cultivate the unique small-town city we call home.
The City of Weather is and continues to strive to be the most livable and best managed city. We take care of our citizens, continually work to improve our neighborhoods and infrastructures as well as, the facets that make us so unique.
What we offer to our Employees:
Healthcare coverage – The City offers two plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Retirement System – A 2:1 matching ratio through TMRS.
Vacation – Employees will accrue 4 weeks of paid time off (Two weeks are automatically credited to the employee’s bank after successful completion of their introductory period, usually 6 months).
Holidays – Immediately available upon hire, employees will receive paid holidays off, a service date holiday and a floating holiday.
Gym reimbursement – up to $40 a month for any gym membership or active lifestyle subscription.
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