Litter Control

Job Status: 
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Closing Date: 
Friday, February 1, 2019 - 5:00pm

Department:             Litter - Public Works

Rate:                           Grade 8     Step 1    $10.19

Hours:                        Day Hours  -  Occasional overtime required

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Property Maintenance Supervisor, the employee performs litter control activities on City roads and right-of-ways on assigned routes.  The employee maintains a log of activities, notes and reports illegal dump sites.

Primary Responsibilities:

Picks up the trash and debris on assigned routes within the city limits of Alexander City
Operates City vehicle and trailer (if required)
Conducts routine and special pickups as needed
Initiates appropriate actions to safeguard workers and ensure hazardous waste is properly handled and disposed of in an approved manner 
Takes waste/litter to appropriate dump facility 
Performs administrative functions to document daily activities
Reports all problems or unusual situations to supervisor
Ability to work without direct supervision 
Assist other departments as needed 
Performs others related duties as assigned     

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or GED
Must have knowledge of City streets
Possess a valid driving license
Must have a driving record suitable for insurability 
Ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and patient manner
Must be physically able to perform the functions of the job    

Physical Requirements:

Bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling and lifting.  Walking for extended periods of time.  Performing manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions (temperatures of over 90 degrees and below 32 degrees).  Exposure to air contaminants, noise and vibration. 

Posting Dates: 

1/29/2019 – 2/1/2019

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782.  Senior alone will not be the determining factor.  Probationary Employees are not eligible to apply.  Applicants must meet all requirements.

External applicants may come to City Hall to fill out an application.

City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer