Job Information
City of Leavenworth Solid Waste laborer in Leavenworth, Kansas
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Solid Waste Laborer
Department: Public Works
Division: Solid Waste
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Retirement: KPERS
Effective Date: November 6, 2024
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in the collection of solid waste.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the immediate supervision of the Solid Waste Equipment Operator III with general oversight by
the Assistant Superintendent of Operations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed.)
? Performs as a solid waste collector over a designated route picking up solid waste containers including
recyclable or yard waste as assigned and depositing into a collection vehicle.
? Be able to work a flexible schedule as needed to complete a regular 40-hour workweek.
? Make special collections as assigned.
? Notes variances to prescribed service.
? Maintains radio or other communications with office to receive/report variances to standard operations.
? Observes surrounding conditions such as citizens, equipment, property, etc. in order to assure that solid
waste is collected in a safe manner; regulates traffic in hazardous conditions in order to assure safety
conditions for the collection personnel and the general public.
? Assists with the twice weekly cleaning of all Solid Waste equipment.
? Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or
needed repairs to supervisor.
? Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
? May perform other duties as assigned.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
? May serve on various employee or other committees as assigned.
? May occasionally operate a non-commercial City vehicle to deliver poly carts or perform other job-
related duties. (*Requires satisfaction of Special Requirements section of job description.*)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A) Be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
(B) Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent.
(C) Minimum six (6) months experience with physical labor.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(A) Some knowledge of equipment, methods and procedures used in solid waste, recyclable collection
activities; the hazards of applicable safety rules and precautions involved in equipment operation;
traffic laws and ordinances.
(B) Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
(C) Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; Ability to complete tasks in an
efficient manner within scheduled timeframes; Ability to work safely; Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public; Ability to
understand and carry out written and oral instructions; Ability to work a flexible schedule; Ability to
meet attendance requirements of position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
*Must possess a valid state drivers license (and maintain for duration of employment) and meet insurability
standards under fleet insurance policy. (Only required if performing Peripheral Duties.)
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Motorized equipment, common hand and power tools, wrenches, shovels, rakes and mobile/portable radio.
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 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 walk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to talk and sit.
The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 65 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 100
pounds, with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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