<h1>Sanitation & Streets Crewmember</h1>City of West Allis<ul><li>4.0 West Allis, WI Job Details Full-time $24.52</li><li>$29.96 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement On-the-job training Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications CDL B Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Heavy lifting Windows Microsoft Office Databases High school diploma or GED Driver's License Continuous improvement Snow plowing Driving Air Brake Endorsement Computer skills 2 years Entry level Mobile devices Tanker Endorsement Full Job Description Description Are you looking for a secure career that offers diversity in daily work assignments? If you like hands on manual labor and want to learn about how the Sanitation and Streets Division contributes to the City and about the inner workings of the Sanitation and Streets Division, this is a position for you! $2.00/hour additional pay while actively on working sanitation or recycling route. Pay incentive for completing sanitation or recycling route ahead of schedule. The primary duties of this position are light to heavy manual labor; collection of refuse, recycling, brush, and special pickups; municipal yard attendant for drop-off sites; operation of large trucks and motorized vehicles with varied capacities and special purpose equipment. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, snow and ice operations, emergency work, hauling a variety of materials, other seasonal duties such as hot-tar crack filling, concrete work, asphalt maintenance and repair, using a Vac-All, and assisting other divisions as needed. The ideal candidate for this position is a positive individual who is comfortable utilizing technology, is highly adaptable and responsive to the changing priorities of the department and City, is comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people including City employees and the public, and possesses the ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations and people. Examples of Duties Manual lifting and loading of refuse and recyclables into collection vehicles; operates large trucks and other motorized vehicles with varied capacities applying knowledge of driving regulations and city streets; operates special purpose equipment; collects, hauls, and delivers a variety of materials, equipment, supplies, and waste products, such as combustible and non-combustible refuse, snow, ground, leaves, brush, sand, gravel, stone, and salt; loads and unloads trucks by hand or by use of mechanical devices such as hoists, pumps, lifts, loaders, and winches; performs emergency work of all types including snow plowing and removal, salt and sanding operations; assists with work on job sites, i. ee. street repairs, clean out catch basins, tar kettle, construction, Vac-All operation; asphalt patchwork, tarring patchwork, spreading gravel, etc.; transports personnel to various destinations within the City; keeps simple records and makes reports; recommends changes in procedures and processes to improve efficiency; supports initiatives such as strategic planning, LEAN, and innovation; maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance; provides truthful and accurate written and verbal communications; maintains the ability to competently and credibly testify in court; maintains ability to lawfully operate designated motor vehicles at all times that duties are performed; maintains ability to travel throughout and enter all different properties in the jurisdiction; daily challenges of our job require us to be able to adapt and adjust to any kind of condition; mental and physical endurance is a must at all times. As needed, an employee in this classification may be required to perform a variety of tasks outside of the duties of a Sanitation & Streets Crewmember for which they are otherwise qualified; other duties may include, but are not limited to, general labor work; assisting residents with proper disposal, composting, or recycling of materials brought to the Municipal Yard site; general maintenance and repair of City-owned buildings and surrounding grounds, etc.; and performs other duties as assigned. <h5>Qualifications Licenses and Certificates:</h5> Valid Wisconsin driver's license and acceptable driving record per City Policy. Possession and maintenance of a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (Class B, C, with air brakes); Possession of Tanker (N) endorsement within 6 months of appointment. All heavy equipment will be on-the-job training. <h5>Education, Training and Experience:</h5> High school graduate/equivalent. Minimum of two (2) years of recent paid work experience in the operation of trucks greater than 26,000 GVW; OR an equivalent combination of education/certification/training and driving experience to clearly demonstrate the background necessary to perform the type of work as listed under "Duties" may fulfill the 2-year minimum driving requirement. Recent paid work experience in performing manual labor. Competent in the use of an office computer/software including, but not limited to, Windows and Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), and mobile devices such as a tablet and/or smart phone. Completion of the National Incident Management System's (NIMS) ICS-100 and 700 training within 6 months of appointment. Must possess the emotional intelligence, work ethic, accountability, and initiative to effectively perform the duties of this position. A City Sanitation & Streets Crewmember must be available to work nights, weekends, overtime, and at odd hours when emergency conditions require such duty, including serving on occasional watch duty when assigned. <h5>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</h5> Good knowledge of the hazards and necessary safety precautions in performing manual labor; ability to walk long distances and perform heavy manual labor of a continuous repetitive nature for extended periods of time and to work outdoors during and in changing and unpleasant weather conditions; ability to work without close supervision; good knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the operation of trucks; ability to operate various types of trucks and automotive equipment of varied capacities safely under all types of weather conditions; ability to service vehicles and to make minor emergency road repairs and adjustments; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of people with varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy, including, but not limited to, supervisors, employees, and the public; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to keep simple records and prepare reports; ability to exercise sound judgment and make sound decisions; ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment; ability to adapt and learn specialized software systems and databases; knowledge of computer applications and mobile devices such as an iPad; demonstrated ability to promote innovation and continuous improvement. <h5>Physical Job Demands:</h5> Possess the physical ability to perform the duties of the position including, but not limited to, occasional heavy lifting (greater than 100 lbs.) with aides, and the ability to continuously stand, walk, bend, kneel, sit, climb, twist, stoop, crawl, stretch, squat, lift, reach, push, pull, enter and exit City truck, etc. Possess the physical capacity to perform light to heavy manual labor for extended periods of time (physical requirements are dependent upon work assigned) including, but not limited to, the duties generalized below. <h5>Reference Chart:</h5> <h5>Activity Frequencies Continuous:</h5> 67<ul><li>100% of workday </li></ul><h5>Frequent:</h5> 34<ul><li>66% of workday </li></ul><h5>Occasionally:</h5> 1<ul><li>33% of workday </li></ul><h5>Asphalt Truck:</h5> continuous (8 hrs/day) lifting/shoveling up to 50 lbs.; continuous walking <h5>Brush Collection/Yard Work:</h5> continuous lifting up to 20 lbs.; continuous walking <h5>Dump Truck Driver:</h5> occasional to frequent lifting up to 20 lbs. in the spreading of gravel and in removing small concrete pieces and excess ground <h5>Hook Truck:</h5> occasional pushing (greater than 100 lbs.) with aides when opening/closing the rear gate on the container <h5>Recycling:</h5> continuous lifting up to 50 lbs.; continuous bending <h5>Refuse Collection:</h5> continuous pushing, pulling, and bending; continuous lifting up to 100 lbs. <h5>Snow Plow Driver:</h5> continuous sitting for up to 16 hours, or longer if conditions warrant such; continuous high level of mental and physical alertness (such as hand-eye coordination) is required during plowing operations; continuous and repetitive pushing/operating plow controls; continuous use of accelerator/brake <h5>Tar Kettle:</h5> continuous lifting up to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 80 lbs. (block of tar) with assistance; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. of barricades and traffic cones <h5>Vac-All:</h5> continuous lifting up to 20 lbs. with ability to move Vac-All tube around in a hole; occasional lifting up to 100 lbs. with aides when lifting catch basins Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, and textures associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks. Ability to withstand exposure to variable and unfavorable weather and working conditions including, but not limited to, temperature variations and extremes, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, electrical current, vehicular traffic, and/or dust. <h5>Benefits include:</h5> Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account)<ul><li>both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund</li><li>and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program</li><li>with coverage in the amount of the employee's annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program.</li></ul>

An educational reimbursement plan is offered for the pursuit of job-related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships.

Sanitation & Streets Crewmember City of West Allis<ul><li>4.0 West Allis, WI Job Details Full-time $24.52</li><li>$29.</li></ul>96 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement On-the-job training Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications CDL B Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Heavy lifting Windows Microsoft Office Databases High school diploma or GED Driver's License Continuous improvement Snow plowing Driving Air Brake Endorsement Computer skills 2 years Entry level Mobile devices Tanker Endorsement Full Job Description Description Are you looking for a secure career that offers diversity in daily work assignments? If you like hands on manual labor and want to learn about how the Sanitation and Streets Division contributes to the City and about the inner workings of the Sanitation and Streets Division, this is a position for you! $2.00/hour additional pay while actively on working sanitation or recycling route. Pay incentive for completing sanitation or recycling route ahead of schedule. The primary duties of this position are light to heavy manual labor; collection of refuse, recycling, brush, and special pickups; municipal yard attendant for drop-off sites; operation of large trucks and motorized vehicles with varied capacities and special purpose equipment. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, snow and ice operations, emergency work, hauling a variety of materials, other seasonal duties such as hot-tar crack filling, concrete work, asphalt maintenance and repair, using a Vac-All, and assisting other divisions as needed. The ideal candidate for this position is a positive individual who is comfortable utilizing technology, is highly adaptable and responsive to the changing priorities of the department and City, is comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people including City employees and the public, and possesses the ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations and people. Examples of Duties Manual lifting and loading of refuse and recyclables into collection vehicles; operates large trucks and other motorized vehicles with varied capacities applying knowledge of driving regulations and city streets; operates special purpose equipment; collects, hauls, and delivers a variety of materials, equipment, supplies, and waste products, such as combustible and non-combustible refuse, snow, ground, leaves, brush, sand, gravel, stone, and salt; loads and unloads trucks by hand or by use of mechanical devices such as hoists, pumps, lifts, loaders, and winches; performs emergency work of all types including snow plowing and removal, salt and sanding operations; assists with work on job sites, i.e. street repairs, clean out catch basins, tar kettle, construction, Vac-All operation; asphalt patchwork, tarring patchwork, spreading gravel, etc.; transports personnel to various destinations within the City; keeps simple records and makes reports; recommends changes in procedures and processes to improve efficiency; supports initiatives such as strategic planning, LEAN, and innovation; maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance; provides truthful and accurate written and verbal communications; maintains the ability to competently and credibly testify in court; maintains ability to lawfully operate designated motor vehicles at all times that duties are performed; maintains ability to travel throughout and enter all different properties in the jurisdiction; daily challenges of our job require us to be able to adapt and adjust to any kind of condition; mental and physical endurance is a must at all times. As needed, an employee in this classification may be required to perform a variety of tasks outside of the duties of a Sanitation & Streets Crewmember for which they are otherwise qualified; other duties may include, but are not limited to, general labor work; assisting residents with proper disposal, composting, or recycling of materials brought to the Municipal Yard site; general maintenance and repair of City-owned buildings and surrounding grounds, etc.; and performs other duties as assigned. <h5>Qualifications Licenses and Certificates:</h5> Valid Wisconsin driver's license and acceptable driving record per City Policy. Possession and maintenance of a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (Class B, C, with air brakes); Possession of Tanker (N) endorsement within 6 months of appointment. All heavy equipment will be on-the-job training. <h5>Education, Training and Experience:</h5> High school graduate/equivalent. Minimum of two (2) years of recent paid work experience in the operation of trucks greater than 26,000 GVW; OR an equivalent combination of education/certification/training and driving experience to clearly demonstrate the background necessary to perform the type of work as listed under "Duties" may fulfill the 2-year minimum driving requirement. Recent paid work experience in performing manual labor. Competent in the use of an office computer/software including, but not limited to, Windows and Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), and mobile devices such as a tablet and/or smart phone. Completion of the National Incident Management System's (NIMS) ICS-100 and 700 training within 6 months of appointment. Must possess the emotional intelligence, work ethic, accountability, and initiative to effectively perform the duties of this position. A City Sanitation & Streets Crewmember must be available to work nights, weekends, overtime, and at odd hours when emergency conditions require such duty, including serving on occasional watch duty when assigned. <h5>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</h5> Good knowledge of the hazards and necessary safety precautions in performing manual labor; ability to walk long distances and perform heavy manual labor of a continuous repetitive nature for extended periods of time and to work outdoors during and in changing and unpleasant weather conditions; ability to work without close supervision; good knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the operation of trucks; ability to operate various types of trucks and automotive equipment of varied capacities safely under all types of weather conditions; ability to service vehicles and to make minor emergency road repairs and adjustments; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of people with varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy, including, but not limited to, supervisors, employees, and the public; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to keep simple records and prepare reports; ability to exercise sound judgment and make sound decisions; ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment; ability to adapt and learn specialized software systems and databases; knowledge of computer applications and mobile devices such as an iPad; demonstrated ability to promote innovation and continuous improvement. <h5>Physical Job Demands:</h5> Possess the physical ability to perform the duties of the position including, but not limited to, occasional heavy lifting (greater than 100 lbs.) with aides, and the ability to continuously stand, walk, bend, kneel, sit, climb, twist, stoop, crawl, stretch, squat, lift, reach, push, pull, enter and exit City truck, etc. Possess the physical capacity to perform light to heavy manual labor for extended periods of time (physical requirements are dependent upon work assigned) including, but not limited to, the duties generalized below. <h5>Reference Chart:</h5> <h5>Activity Frequencies Continuous:</h5> 67<ul><li>100% of workday </li></ul><h5>Frequent:</h5> 34<ul><li>66% of workday </li></ul><h5>Occasionally:</h5> 1<ul><li>33% of workday </li></ul><h5>Asphalt Truck:</h5> continuous (8 hrs/day) lifting/shoveling up to 50 lbs.; continuous walking <h5>Brush Collection/Yard Work:</h5> continuous lifting up to 20 lbs.; continuous walking <h5>Dump Truck Driver:</h5> occasional to frequent lifting up to 20 lbs. in the spreading of gravel and in removing small concrete pieces and excess ground <h5>Hook Truck:</h5> occasional pushing (greater than 100 lbs.) with aides when opening/closing the rear gate on the container <h5>Recycling:</h5> continuous lifting up to 50 lbs.; continuous bending <h5>Refuse Collection:</h5> continuous pushing, pulling, and bending; continuous lifting up to 100 lbs. <h5>Snow Plow Driver:</h5> continuous sitting for up to 16 hours, or longer if conditions warrant such; continuous high level of mental and physical alertness (such as hand-eye coordination) is required during plowing operations; continuous and repetitive pushing/operating plow controls; continuous use of accelerator/brake <h5>Tar Kettle:</h5> continuous lifting up to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 80 lbs. (block of tar) with assistance; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. of barricades and traffic cones <h5>Vac-All:</h5> continuous lifting up to 20 lbs. with ability to move Vac-All tube around in a hole; occasional lifting up to 100 lbs. with aides when lifting catch basins Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, and textures associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks. Ability to withstand exposure to variable and unfavorable weather and working conditions including, but not limited to, temperature variations and extremes, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, electrical current, vehicular traffic, and/or dust. <h5>Benefits include:</h5> Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account)<ul><li>both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund</li><li> and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program</li><li> with coverage in the amount of the employee's annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program.</li></ul>