SUMMARY

The Operator, Transfer Station, is primarily responsible for changing out containers in the Transfer Station staging area and at businesses. Take calls for tank orders and missed stops. Fill in for drivers or collectors on all trash routes as needed. Maintain the cleanliness of the transfer station and grounds. Additional driving and working responsibilities could be assigned to other divisions within the Solid Waste Division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Change out containers in the yard when full and clean up the area around the containers.
2. Check loads of trash brought in by the public, calculate fees for dumping and assist with unloading.
3. Fill in for drivers/collectors on routes as needed. Assist in changing out other containers throughout the city.
4. Take phone calls from the public for complaints, requests, tank orders or missed stops and route other drivers.
5. Performs daily maintenance clean up around assigned work areas and transfer station.
6. Operates heavy equipment.
7. May be required to assist with random load inspection of materials brought to the transfer station.
8. Sort recyclable materials into proper storage areas for collection and staging for transport to recycling area.
9. May be required to sort hazardous materials such as paint, batteries, white goods, oil, and other such materials for safe storage and proper disposal.
10. Performs unskilled manual labor, as necessary, in a variety of maintenance and construction projects within the Solid Waste Department.
11. Keeps records and submits reports on work performed.
12. Keeps inventory of tank changes, trucks dumped, etc.
13. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required.

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 degree or GED and one-year certificate from college or technical school; or twelve to eighteen months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (if required)

Must hold a valid driver’s license, Class B (CDL) preferred and a Journeyman- Class 1C Arkansas Solid Waste Facility Operator License, master’s is preferred.

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 regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to sit and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ­­­­100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distant and color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter 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 position, the incumbent is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat and cold and wet or humid conditions (non-weather related). The incumbent works in high precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, is at risk of electrical shock and/or vibration. The incumbent is exposed to fumes and airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

* Safety sensitive position includes, but is not limited to, any job, assignment, rank, or title where any of the following apply:

Subject to drug and alcohol testing or restrictions promulgated by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation; involves carrying, repairing, transporting or keeping of firearms or ammunition; includes performing any medical or life-saving procedures, or responsibility for procuring, storing, transporting, dispensing or administering any drugs or medical supplies or equipment; involves working with confidential information, documents or material pertaining to criminal investigations; procuring, storing, transporting or otherwise working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food or electricity; involves operating, repairing, maintaining or driving heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft or motor vehicles, or working in close proximity thereto; a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the public, self or fellow employees; requires engaging in any other activity in which the employee is responsible for his or her own or other people's safety.

*Weather Essential position includes employees are declared to be all sworn police officers, all sworn firefighters, dispatchers, emergency road crew employees in the Street Department, and electrical personnel in the Electric Department.

*Civility and Professionalism- The City of Siloam Springs is a team-based organization. Maintenance of good internal morale is essential to the City’s success. An employee is required to maintain professional and ethical behavior and act with integrity in all matters. The City of Siloam is committed to providing a work environment that is free from bullying, harassment, intimidation, abusive language, gossip, employees spreading discontent or exhibiting any behavior that is disruptive to the workplace and contrary to the City’s mission.

Regular Attendance- Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee in the City of Siloam Springs. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure, or other absences from scheduled hours, that are not pre-approved or are excessive are disruptive and are to be avoided.