Job Description

Job Summary

Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, removes and disposes of litter, debris, and trash from assigned roadways, sidewalks, and grassy areas within residential and/or commercial zones. Empties and cleans trash cans within assigned zones. Removes leaves, small limbs, and general storm debris as necessary. Applies ice and snow melt seasonally throughout high traffic areas as assigned. May operate backpack blower, pressure washing equipment, walk-behind power broom, ice and snow equipment, pickup trucks, and utility vehicles (UTV's) in performance of job duties. Provides assistance to internal and external stakeholders during storm/weather clean up or related events and emergencies.

Essential Functions

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent training and/or job-related experience.

• FEMA ICS 100, 552, and 700, within (3) months of employment.

• This is an entry level position for which training will be provided.

Driver's License Requirements

• Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License.

Performance Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Basic problem-solving techniques for equipment and material use.

• Safe handling of litter, debris, recycling, and solid waste materials.

Ability to:

• Read basic communication to understand streets, maps, and points of interest and duties.

• Perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

• Write simple sentences to communicate basic information such as shift reports.

• Follow instructions/directives.

• Walk for extended periods to move between work sites.

• Work in inclement weather conditions including cold rain, wind, heat, snow, sleet, etc.

• Appropriately place out safety signage.

• Use radios and basic GPS devices.

• Work safely around traffic obstacles and vehicles.

• Communicate basic information to the public in a respectful and knowledgeable manner.

• Operate and/or utilize backpack blowers, dustpans, brooms, cleaning supplies, shovels, pick sticks, utility vehicles and pickup trucks.

Working Conditions

Primary Work Location: Outdoors (streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, plaza and parking garages).

Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, ear phones, safety vest, steel-toed boots, and dust mask.

Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:

Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Constant exposure to communicable disease, and physical danger from working in high traffic areas. Occasional exposure to mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards.

Physical Demands:

Continuously requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, vision, hearing, twisting, and talking. Frequently requires handling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, foot controls, bending, and crouching. Occasionally requires fine dexterity, sitting, kneeling, and balancing. Heavy strength demands include exerting 50-100 pounds occasionally, 25-50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly.

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