LANDFILL ATTENDANT 64510

 

(Competitive)

(Labor - Towns)

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

 

 

The work involves responsibility for directing refuse trucks and other vehicles to designated unloading areas of the landfill site and to police the landfill area to keep it as orderly as possible. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level supervisory employee. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

 

Directs public and private refuse trucks and vehicles to designated dumping areas at the landfill site.

 

Keeps a log of refuse vehicles using the landfill facilities.

 

Checks to determine that private refuse haulers have required permits.

 

Keeps the landfill site neat by policing the area, picking up blowing papers, and removing trash which may fall off trucks.

 

May be required to wet down the landfill or surrounding area to prevent excessive burning or papers blowing.

 

Assists in servicing and cleaning landfill equipment.

 

Keeps simple records and makes reports.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

 

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

 

Ability to be yet courteous with the public.

 

Willingness to work under adverse weather conditions.

 

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

None.

 

1/88 Date of Original Composition.

 

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