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Application for Employment City Website: http://www.codywy.gov Email:[EMAIL REDACTED] 1338 Rumsey Ave. PO Box 2200 CODY, WY 82414 (307) 527-7511 ©OW @lF ©@©V9 o/l!f(/ An Equal Opportunity Employer 5 Year Driving Record must be submitted with Application POSITION APPLIED FOR: Solid Waste Assistant/Solid Waste Technician DATE _ NAME LAST FIRST MIDDLE LIST OTHER NAMES USED, IF ANY MAILING ADDRESS STREET OR PO BOX CITY STATE ZIP CODE PRIMARY TELEPHONE NUMBER ( ) - AL TERNA TE TELEPHONE NUMBER _ EMAIL ADDRESS Are you under the age of 14? YES D NOD Are you over the age of 18? YES D NOD (For Police Officers in WY, the minimum age is 21) Have you ever been employed by the City of Cody? YES D NO Dif yes, give 1 understand, if hired, I will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. YES D NO D Have you ever been convicted of any law violation other than a minor traffic violation? YES D NO D ("YES" answer does not automatically disqualify you from employment since the nature of the offense, date and the job for which you are applying will also be considered.) If yes, give details: Are you related to anyone presently working for the City of Cody? YES D NO Of Yes, list name _ Do you have a valid license? YES D NO D Driver's License# STATE? Do you have a Commercial Driver's License? YES D NO D Class: (A,B,C) Endorsements Held: Hazardous Material D Tanker D Airbrakes D Passenger D Have you ever been terminated, dismissed or asked to resign from any positioQYES D NO If yes, please explain . Educational Background COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY/TRADE SCHOOLS CITY/STATE CREDITS COMPLETED DEGREE/ DIPLOMA YEAR MAJOR . - - . . High School: MINOR . . 5 Year Driving Record Required to be submitted with application ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Solid Waste Assistant SW/3 7/1/21 Solid Waste JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for assisting with collection and transport of solid waste, large item pick-up, brush and limb removal, and for providing support for the city’s recycling operations. MAJOR DUTIES • Assists in the collection and transport solid waste material to assist in addressing areas of illegal and/or large item dumping in City alleys. • Assists in providing large item pick-up, brush and limb removal and other solid waste and recycling services. • Performs equipment safety inspections; performs minor equipment maintenance; notifies supervisors of maintenance or repair needs. • Constructs, delivers, maintains, repairs, and replaces roll-out containers and dumpsters. • Cleans downtown garbage cans. • Operates a truck to perform recyclable or hazardous materials collection as assigned. • Assists in maintaining recycling records. • Assists the public with uploading recycling materials from vehicles; operates forklift as needed to load material onto semi-trailers; prepares trailers for transportation of packaged recyclables. • Operates cardboard bailer and aluminum can blower. • Sorts recyclable material into appropriate bins; documents and records weight of recyclable materials. • Cleans the recycling facility, including sweeping, mopping, and other functions. ---PAGE BREAK--- Solid Waste Assistant, Solid Waste Page 2 • Performs routine and light maintenance of forklift, waste collection and recycling equipment and other solid waste related equipment. • Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment with proper supervision and training. • Provides information and assistance to the general public. • Assists in coordinating special recycling or solid waste activities, such as workshops, demonstrations, Christmas tree collection, large item pick-up and loading, or seasonal clean-ups. • Provides support to other departments and the general public on recycling and solid waste related issues. • Assists in the development of programs to promote and educate the public about solid waste, recycling, and other related resource conservation issues; makes presentations to various educational, civic, business, government, and service groups. • Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION • Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures. • Knowledge of city streets and geography. • Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance principles. • Knowledge of hazardous waste identification principles. • Skill in the operation of solid waste collection equipment. • Skill in providing customer services. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Solid Waste and Recycling Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. GUIDELINES Guidelines include traffic laws and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK • The work consists of related equipment operation and recycling duties. Inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the position. ---PAGE BREAK--- Solid Waste Assistant, Solid Waste Page 3 • The purpose of this position is to assist in the collection and transport of solid waste and to assist with recycling operations. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of solid waste collection and recycling services. CONTACTS • Contacts are typically with co-workers and the general public. • Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT • The work is typically performed while intermittently standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color. • The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggle, or gloves. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY None. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Graduation from high school or GED required. • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education; and • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for up to one year; or • An equivalent combination of education and experience. • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Wyoming for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS • May be required to become a Certified Fork Lift Operator . ---PAGE BREAK--- Solid Waste Technician SW/2 10/1/2018 Solid Waste JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for operating a refuse truck to collect and transport solid waste and for providing support for the city’s recycling operations. MAJOR DUTIES • Operates a refuse truck along an assigned route to collect and transport solid waste. • Performs equipment safety inspections; performs minor equipment maintenance; notifies supervisors of maintenance or repair needs. • Constructs, delivers, maintains, repairs, and replaces roll-out containers and dumpsters. • Cleans downtown garbage cans. • Operates a truck to perform recyclable or hazardous materials collection as assigned. • Assists in maintaining recycling records. • Assists the public with uploading recycling materials from vehicles; operates forklift as needed to load material onto semi-trailers; prepares trailers for transportation of packaged recyclables. • Operates cardboard bailer and aluminum can blower. • Sorts recyclable material into appropriate bins; documents and records weight of recyclable materials. • Cleans the recycling facility, including sweeping, mopping, and other functions. • Performs routine and light maintenance of forklift, sanitation truck, and other equipment. • Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment with proper supervision and training. ---PAGE BREAK--- Solid Waste Technician, Solid Waste Page 2 • Provides information and assistance to the general public. • Assists in coordinating special recycling or solid waste activities, such as workshops, demonstrations, Christmas tree collection, or seasonal clean-ups. • Provides support to other departments and the general public on recycling and solid waste related issues. • Assists in the development of programs to promote and educate the public about solid waste, recycling, and other related resource conservation issues; makes presentations to various educational, civic, business, government, and service groups. • Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION • Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures. • Knowledge of city streets and geography. • Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance principles. • Knowledge of hazardous waste identification principles. • Skill in the operation of solid waste collection equipment. • Skill in providing customer services. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Water/Wastewater and Solid Waste Superintendent assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. GUIDELINES Guidelines include traffic laws and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK • The work consists of related equipment operation and recycling duties. Inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the position. • The purpose of this position is to operate a truck in the collection and transport of solid waste and to assist with recycling operations. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of solid waste collection and recycling services. ---PAGE BREAK--- Solid Waste Technician, Solid Waste Page 3 CONTACTS • Contacts are typically with co-workers and the general public. • Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT • The work is typically performed while intermittently standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color. • The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggle, or gloves. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY None. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Graduation from high school or GED required. • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education; and • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years; or • An equivalent combination of education and experience. • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Wyoming for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. – Class B Commercial Driver’s License. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS • May be required to become a Certified Fork Lift Operator .