Solid Waste Operator II

CITY OF UNALASKA

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

IN HOUSE POSTING: June 22, 2018

TO THE PUBLIC: June 22, 2018

Department of Public Utilities is accepting applications for the position of: Solid Waste Operator II.  Position is open for applications until filled.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  This position, under direct supervision of the Solid Waste Operations Supervisor, performs a variety of unskilled and skilled manual tasks at the solid waste facility. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  Maintain and operate baler facility equipment.  Separate wood, metal, nets, line, etc. from waste stream.   Separate, prepare, and load recyclable materials.  Separate and store or return hazardous materials from waste stream.  Clean, maintain, and repair baler facility equipment.  Install and maintain facility and landfill signs.  Maintain baler facility and landfill.  Transport, stack, and cover bales from facility to lined cells.  Operate scale and computer to produce customer tickets. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Basic knowledge of machinery, equipment, materials and procedures used in solid waste disposal systems and the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.  Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and take necessary corrective action.  Ability to perform heavy manual work and routine mechanical maintenance, care for tools, follow verbal and written instructions and work from sketches and drawings.  Have ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.  Have ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships and to serve the public efficiently. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  High school diploma or GED equivalent.  Two years of experience relating to landfill or solid waste facility operation, construction, repair and maintenance.  Two years experience operating equipment. Other combinations of education and experience which could provide knowledge, skills, abilities and certification listed will be evaluated on an individual basis.

LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  A valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License Class B with an N endorsement required or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment.   Employee is frequently exposed to offensive odors and noise and is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials.  As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis.  Willingness to work outside in inclement weather.  Sometimes may be required to work in darkness.  All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment. 

TO APPLY:  Please submit a City of Unalaska application, an authorization to release information form, and a CDL supplemental application.  A complete job description and other necessary forms are available at City Hall, by calling Administration Department at 581-1252, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us.  Return completed applications to Administration Department in City Hall or by one of the following methods:  Mail to P.O. Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685; e-mail to [email protected] ; or fax to 907-581-4469.

UNION POSITION:          $31.87 per hour*                 Regular / Full-Time Position

*Wages Effective:           July 1, 2018

Must present work authorization identification within three days of hire (INS requirement).

All applications will kept on file for 90 days.

may last up to 2-4 months