DEFINITION OF CLASS

Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, operates a variety of equipment as required in the operation, repair, and maintenance, of the Regional Landfill, and assist in other tasks including but not limited to assisting heavy mechanic and scale house operations.  Works under the immediate supervision of a division leadworker and/or supervisor.  This is a safety-sensitive position.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES PERFORMED

• Performs various construction, maintenance, inspection and repair tasks associated with the Landfill operations;
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment; Performs grounds maintenance duties including mowing, trimming, landscaping, etc.;
• Mows and maintains grass and vegetation on capped landfill cells;
• Collects litter around Landfill facility and cleans in and around buildings;
• Operates and performs general maintenance on light motorized equipment such as pickup trucks, mowers, weed trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, etc.;
• Installs and maintains litter  fencing;
• Cleans and maintains customer convenience center(s) utilized for the collection of solid waste and/or recyclable materials;
• Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, cleans and flushes pipes and components for systems associated with storm water surface drainage, leachate collection, landfill gas collection, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and or water systems;
• Places crushed stone, asphalt, concrete and other construction materials in the construction, maintenance and repair of various infrastructure systems;
• Fabricates, installs and maintains traffic control signs, etc.;
• Maintains and repairs buildings and other structures;
• Clears snow and other obstructions and/or debris from access roads, scales, sidewalks, etc.;
• Assists with seeding and sowing areas of the landfill facility.
• Operates and maintains air curtain destructor;
• Maintains assigned areas for accumulation of waste and recyclable materials and transports and/or arranges for  transport of materials to appropriate areas / facilities (onsite or offsite);
• Assists mechanic in his/her duties as needed.
• Washes interior and exterior of assigned equipment.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards;
• Works overtime as required;
• Subject to call-in for specified emergencies;
• Reports to work as scheduled and on time, even under inclement weather conditions.

OTHER DUTIES PERFORMED

• Performs the duties of Landfill Scale Operator;
• Operates heavy equipment. 
• Performs other duties as required;
• Serves on various employee teams.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, and
• Experience in the construction and/or maintenance field that is pertinent to the employee’s assigned division; or 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to respond to verbal inquiries from management, staff, and customers;
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and/or in writing;
• Ability to perform basic mathematic computations;
• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities associated with employee’s assigned division;
• Working knowledge of the methods, techniques, and tools involved in general construction;
• Knowledge of the use and care of picks, shovels, mowers, automotive equipment, small tractors, etc.;
• Knowledge of applicable safety precautions; ability to work safely;
• Ability to work both independently and with others, and to complete daily activities according to work schedule;
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions;
• Ability to learn new procedures and to apply the same to a variety of tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid State of Tennessee Class A or B Commercial driver's license (Class A for Construction Services), with appropriate endorsements, or ability to obtain the same upon employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

The duties described in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not excuse them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.