Posting number: 16-26-084
Department: Public Works
Division: Roads, Airport & Sanitation
Job classification: Waste Collector I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Water Treatment, Wastewater, Drivers
SummaryPerform a combination of duties in the collection and disposal of sewage and trash.
Examples of dutiesThe following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.Work with Lead Worker on the water, trash and liquid waste vehicles.
Pumps sewage from septic tanks to pump truck; lifts and carries liquid waste and trash from homes to collection trucks; collects trash from public sites; delivers water as directed.
Works with Lead Worker to spread, pick up or deliver load combinations to dump.
Assist Lead Worker with inspection, cleaning, maintenance and repair of vehicles.
Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
Must be polite and courteous to the public.
Attend all required scheduled safety meetings.
May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsKnowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Supplemental informationDocumentation of adequate Diphtheria Immunization prior to employment;
Documentation of Tetanus Immunization prior to employment;
Documentation of Hepatitis A vaccination series with the first dose prior to employment, the second dose six months after and,
Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination series with the first dose prior to employment, the second dose two months after and the final dose six months after the first dose.
Required to obtain Incident Command System (IS) 100, IS 200, IS 700 and IS 800; 53-7081-REFD
Required to obtain CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certifications.
Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 265.16 within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 273.16 within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain site specific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 112.7 (f)(1)(2) and (3) within the probationary period.
Environmental Factors and Conditions
May be exposed to infectious diseases and hazardous materials;
Must keep current on immunization and vaccination requirements.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.