This is unskilled work in the performance of a variety tasks in support of sanitation operations and services.  Employees in this class are responsible for the performance of work of a heavy, manual nature which does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience.  Work is usually performed under the immediate direction of a crew leader and/or Division Supervisor; however, constant supervision is not necessary for familiar tasks which can be carried out without difficulty once learned.  In that regard, some independent decision-making and self-motivation are required.  Employees in this class exercise no supervision.  Work is reviewed by direct observation of the supervisor.  This is a safety-sensitive position.

• Lifts, carries and dumps garbage containers into garbage truck; operates garbage packers;
• Lifts, carries and places brush and other yard wastes, discarded furniture, demolition debris and other rubbish into Sanitation trucks;
• Collects litter and other debris from along public streets, parks, trails, etc.;
• Operates motorized leaf collection equipment;
• Inspects garbage for hazardous materials or unlawful dumping;
• Assists driver in unloading garbage truck;
• Construction / installation, maintenance and repair of landscaping, lawn / turf grass, shrubbery, trees, and City owned properties;
• Operates a variety of mowing equipment including push mowers, riding mowers, tractors, etc.
• Assists with the construction / installation, repair and maintenance of a variety of infrastructure systems;
• Constructs / installs, maintains and repairs flower beds, irrigation systems and other similar structures associated with the employee’s assigned division;
• Assists with the placement, finishing, repair and maintenance of asphalt, concrete, etc.;
• Digs and cleans ditches;
• Assists employees in the performance of a variety of duties;
• May be required to work standby on a rotating basis;
• Subject to call-in for specified emergencies;
• Reports to work as scheduled and on time, even under inclement weather conditions.

OTHER DUTIES PERFORMED

• Participates on various employee teams as assigned;
• Service Center recycling, general cleaning, and maintenance;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from a standard senior high school (or possession of General Equivalency Diploma) and experience in performing heavy manual work.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written communications;
• Ability to respond to verbal inquiries from management, staff, and customers;
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and/or in writing;
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques;
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions;
• Ability to perform very heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable climatic conditions;
• Ability to learn new procedures and to apply the same to a variety of tasks;
• Ability to acquire a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements (required for most advancements beyond Sanitation Worker I/II).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the State of Tennessee.