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The City of Yakima needs a Solid Waste Maintenance Worker to assist Solid Waste Collector/Driver collecting special hauls and other debris. Performs variety of other work as assigned. May operate a heavy special purpose vehicle collecting and dumping refuse.
Assists in the collection of bagged leaves. Delivers and removes metal bins, refuse and yard waste containers. Cleans collection vehicles. Cleans collections containers with a pressure washer and loads them into container washer. Paints containers that may have graffiti. Uses hand and power tools to build and repair containers. Prunes overgrown trees and shrubs around collection sites. Assist in the collection of special hauls that may include household items and/or large volumes of yard debris. Uses shovel and/or pitch fork to scoop debris and garbage into collection vehicles. Operates vehicles as required between collection sites, provides ground guidance to assist Solid Waste Collector/Driver while backing or moving vehicle.
Assists collector/driver with various assigned tasks including ensuring equipment is fueled and operating safely, reporting hazardous waste or code violations, and entering information into service account logs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must be 18 years of age. Must have a combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Certificate within six months of appointment. Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License with either an A, B or C endorsement as required by State regulations or qualify for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 30 days of employment. Must obtain Flagging License, Bloodborne Pathogen and Hazardous Waste Certifications within six (6) months of appointment.
The City of Yakima offers a competitive benefits package including: medical/dental/vision coverage and FREE healthcare clinic; life insurance; vacation/sick/holiday leave pay; WA PERS pension; 1% employer contribution to 457 deferred compensation retirement plan; and more!
Visit www.yakimawa.gov to view a complete job description and to apply online. A Full or Employment driving record must be attached to the application to be eligible to review.
Closes 3/4/19
EOE
Vacancy caducado!