Maintenance Worker I

This position is located at 17173 Billy Wright Rd., Los Banos, CA 93635.

CLASS SPECIFICATIONS Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions.

Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification.

In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of facilities maintenance work tasks such as waste sorting/processing, litter control, heavy equipment operation and directing truck and vehicle operators to the proper unloading area; to perform other related duties, as assigned.

Maintenance Worker I is the entry and training level in the Maintenance Worker series.

Incumbents may be assigned to operate heavy equipment on training or relief assignments.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Operates a variety of equipment at disposal sites to process, compact and cover refuse.

Performs a variety of heavy physical work including sorting, processing, and clean-up of recyclables and waste materials.

Practices dust control at disposal sites by operating a water truck.

Performs general clean-up at site.

Operates mowers to mow weeds and grass.

Maintains time and equipment records.

Performs maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.

Operates a computerized scale system to weigh vehicles and completes cash and credit transactions; balances daily receipts.

Directs traffic and monitors unloading in the disposal and recycling areas.

Screens incoming loads for hazardous materials.

Process materials at the Anti-Freeze/Batteries/Oil/Paint (ABOP) and e-waste sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience:Previous experience performing integrated waste maintenance and construction and/or other heavy physical labor is highly desirable.

License: Possess and maintain a valid Class "C" California driver's license.

IDENTIFIED SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT, POST-ACCIDENT, REASONABLE SUSPICION, RANDOM AND RETURN-TO-DUTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE AUTHORITY'S DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.

Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.

Perform job duties under stressful conditions.

Respond appropriately to situations.

Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or Authority regulations.

Lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.

Wear a respirator, safety glasses or other protective clothing and equipment.

Conduct activities on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.

Frequently operate large...