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Refuse Maintenance PersonCategory: Department of Public WorksLocations: Brockton, MAType: Full-timePosition ID: 206120Salary: $54,849.08 - $67,389.40 / annually, commensurate with experience.Bargaining Unit: LaborersReports To: Works under the direct supervision of the Refuse General Foreman following department rules, regulations and safety procedures and policies to complete assignments. Priorities are established by the supervisor.Essential Functions:Performs semi-skilled manual work requiring skills of less than journeyman grade in the maintenance of the City's Recycling DepotTasks include assisting residents, providing information and proper disposal of items accepted at the siteAssist maintenance of trash collection routesEnsures that sidewalks are clean of trash and appliances as homeowners and tenants moveAssists in the cleanup of street leading to and from the CityPickup of all trash within City recreation areas, athletic fields, parks and playgrounds including DPW Field ParkPickup of trash spillage and tires throughout the City, and the cleanup of debris from fire damages buildings and the removal of graffitiPicks up illegal dumping materials, shopping carts, tires, etc.Performs similar or other related duties as assigned by the DPW Commissioner, Refuse General Foreman or designeeRequirements:Qualifications Required at Hire:High school diploma required; technical training in the use of tools and construction equipment desired; two years of general maintenance experience; experience operating trucks and heavy motor equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experienceValid Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License Class B with air brake endorsementKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of techniques and principles of trash and rubbish removalAbility to communicate effectively with the general public and explain regulations and policiesAbility to support and create a welcoming culture of diversity, equity and inclusion amongst diverse audiences, including department staff, elected officials, and the publicPreferred Qualifications:Work is performed outdoorsSome physical effort is required to move appliances and rubbishThe employee is frequently required to use hands to operate equipment, walk, stand, speak, sit, hear, reach with hands and arms, balance, crouch, crawl, stoop, and climbRequired to lift or move items weighing up to sixty poundsPhysical ability to use hand tools and drive motor vehiclesVision requirements include the ability to read routine documents and operate vehiclesPhysical Demands:Work is performed outside, with exposure to constant loud noise and potential exposure to equipment with moving mechanical partsOutdoor work may be performed in adverse weather conditions, with exposure to hazards associated with use of heavy equipmentWorkload is subject to seasonal fluctuations often requiring emergency responsesThe employee operates a variety of equipment, such as trucks and other heavy and light equipmentThe employee operates various hand power and pneumatic toolsThe employee generally has contact with other City departments, utility personnel and occasionally contractorsErrors could result in personal injury, injury to others, delay or loss of service and damage to buildings or equipmentWork Environment:Work is performed outside, with exposure to constant loud noise and potential exposure to equipment with moving mechanical partsOutdoor work may be performed in adverse weather conditions, with exposure to hazards associated with use of heavy equipmentWorkload is subject to seasonal fluctuations often requiring emergency responsesThe employee operates a variety of equipment, such as trucks and other heavy and light equipmentThe employee operates various hand power and pneumatic toolsThe employee generally has contact with other City departments, utility personnel and occasionally contractorsErrors could result in personal injury, injury to others, delay or loss of service and damage to buildings or equipmentAdditional Information:Comprehensive BenefitsAn Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.The City of Brockton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other protected class or any other basis covered by appropriate law.The City of Brockton complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the City operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator, Eisha George, Human Resources Manager, at (508) 897-6439.As a condition of employment, the City of Brockton will conduct a comprehensive background check review which includes a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI), once an offer has been accepted.Section 2-110 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton mandates that employees establish residency within the City within one year of hire.Application Instructions:To be considered for this position, please click the APPLY NOW button and follow the STEPS. Please upload Resume and Cover Letter to be considered.

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