Utility Worker

Description

Position Summary  

The Utility position will perform physical labor and equipment operation to maintain and ensure a neat, orderly, and safe work site and operation. This position will spend a significant amount of time outdoors in hot, cold, and some potentially hazardous work environments and must be aware of rules involved in heavy equipment operation, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Establishes a traffic flow and rotation for commercial, residential, and private haulers in the disposal of solid waste materials at the landfill, compost center, and other designated areas. 
• Cleans up debris and litter by means of physical labor, gives related training and work instruction to helpers and temporary employees, and operates specialized equipment used in litter control. 
• Uses basic shop tools such as grinders, drill press, compressor, impact wrench, floor jacks, and related tools in the maintenance of the worksite and equipment.  
• Lubricates, maintains, and makes minor mechanical repairs of related equipment, repairing and switching tires, and basic carpentry tools to maintain, repair, or build additions and fixtures. 
• Operates farm tractor, riding mower, man lift, water truck, street sweeper, roll off truck, dump truck, skid loader, common implements such as bat wing mower, soil disk, harrow, seeder, post hole drill, snowplow, sander, and related equipment to maintain the site. 
• Operates forklift to load, move, and unload objects. Operates related equipment up to 75 HP. 
• Maintains and repairs buildings, grounds, and premises of the physical facility to ensure the workplace is tidy, clean, and safe. 
• Performs heavy physical labor in lifting and carrying heavy objects, digging, shoveling, pushing, pulling, prying, dragging, loading, and unloading, under adverse working conditions. 
• Provides courteous external and internal customer service according to MWA Customer Service standards. 

Environmental Stewardship – Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Management System (EMS). Guided by the EMS processes and procedures, we focus on six main areas aimed at increasing diversion and/or protecting the environment. These include: 

• Recycling 
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection 
• Yard Waste Management 
• Water Quality Improvement 
• Greenhouse Gas Reduction 
• Environmental Education 

MWA Values - Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s values and applies them to the position, and assigned responsibilities, as well as to all interactions with customers and co-workers. 

• Leadership – Set the example because everyone is a leader! 
• Integrity – Always do what is right! 
• Positivity – Bring our best to every task, every day and bring out the best in your colleagues! 
• Teamwork – Collaborate because we know that together we will address opportunities and challenges! 
• Innovation – Forge a new path and evolve! 

Competencies  

• Following Policies and Procedures - Understands and follows company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures. 
• Learning Quickly - Quickly comprehends new problems and situations; needs very little time to learn and master new processes or tools; able to figure things out as he/she goes along. 
• Performs Physical/Mechanical Tasks - Uses his/her hands effectively; able to perform tasks that require a high level of manual dexterity; able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time; adept at working with machinery. 
• Safety - Demonstrates “Safety First” in every activity; reports hazards and incidents promptly; fosters a culture of Safety, Service, Schedule with team interactions. 
• Managing Performance - Clearly defines and communicates roles and responsibilities; holds people accountable for accomplishing objectives; recognizes and rewards people who achieve results and deliver on performance expectations; provides effective feedback on performance. 
• Supporting Organizational Goals- Actively supports organizational goals and values; demonstrates enthusiasm toward the company's goals and mission; aligns actions around organizational goals. 
• Serving Customers - Builds strong relationships with customers; stays aware of customer needs, concerns and satisfaction; responds promptly to customer questions and requests; effectively manages customer expectations 

Travel 

• This position requires no travel 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) 

• Valid driver’s license 
• 1-2 years’ experience operating motorized construction and/or maintenance equipment 

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Commercial driver’s license 

Physical Demands  

Maximum occasional floor to waist lift, 75 lbs.; Maximum occasional above shoulder lifting , 75 lbs.; Maximum occasional bilateral or preferred carry, 75 lbs..; Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull, 125 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional vertical push/pull, 125 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional right/left grip, 85 lbs. of force; Maximum frequent right/left 2-point/3-point/lateral pinch, 10/15/25 lbs. of force; Constant forward/lateral reaching; Occasional above shoulder reaching; Frequent sitting; Occasional to frequent standing; Occasional to frequent walking; Occasional stair climbing; Occasional ladder/equipment climbing; Occasional to frequent squatting; Occasional to frequent crouching; Occasional to Frequent kneeling; Occasional to frequent bending; Occasional to frequent stooping; Occasional to frequent twisting. 

Work Environment  

Work is performed in an environment with undesirable conditions: exposure to extreme heat and cold, odors, noise, dust, fumes, moving parts, electrical shock, burns and toxic agents. Occupational hazards such as those generally associated with ongoing exposure to moving machinery/equipment leading to cuts, bruises, burns, strains, back injuries, and potentially more serious injuries. 

I have carefully read and understand the contents of this job description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements, and duties expected of me. I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts, or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek.