Chief Refuse Collector #OC-1270-2784

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: CHIEF REFUSE COLLECTOR

SALARY: $25.96 ~ $33.09/hr. (paid hourly, 40 hours/wk. paid wkly.) (Non-Exempt, AFSCME Salary Grade G6)  (NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RANGE)

IMPORTANT:

1. Veterans – Veteran’s points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.

2. Residents – Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances dated March 18, 2011. Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.

 

 (Illustrative only)

Perform pre and post trip maintenance inspections on trucks to ensure safe operating conditions; Fuels truck and performs other necessary general cleaning and maintenance; Completes necessary reports for defective equipment and advises Central Vehicle Maintenance of any required maintenance or repairs; Operates motor trucks having any single vehicle with GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize injury and/or property damage and in compliance with policies/procedures and applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and governing regulations; Drives truck along established routes throughout City streets ensuring the safe collection and transportation of garbage, debris and recyclables from homes, streets and public buildings for the purpose of ensuring regulatory disposal compliance; Operates fully automated trucks with one arm mechanism, semi-automated trucks with rear tippers/lifters and rear loaders with hoisting mechanism for dumpster collection; Performs manual lifting of refuse containers and other items into rear loader refuse trucks for compaction; Transportation of refuse to transfer facilities or burn center; Observes work of crew and calls attention to improper operations; Reports violations of policies/procedures and applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and governing regulations to the attention of Refuse District Foreman; Maintains daily records of material pickups; Participates in snowplowing to clear ice and snow from the roadways so work is required during non-business hours which may require early morning starts, extended hours, and weekends including holidays;  Interacts with City residents and the general public responding in a courteous manner ensuring superior quality of service; Performs other related work as required.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST INDICATE ON YOUR

APPLICATION THAT AS OF THE CLOSING DATE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING

One (1) year of Class B driving experience and possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements

 

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

 

Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job.

NEVER (N)	OCCASIONALLY (O)				FREQUENTLY (F)	CONSTANTLY (C)
0 % of Shift	1-33% of Shift				34-66% of Shift	67-100% of Shift
Working Conditions	N	O	F	C	Working Conditions	N	O	F	C
Physical Demands					Depth Perception				X
Standing				X	Color Distinction				X
Walking				X	Peripheral Vision				X
Sitting				X	Driving				X
Lifting				X	Physical Strength:				X
Carrying				X	Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)				X
Pushing				X	Light Work (-20 lbs.)				X
Pulling				X	Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)				X
Climbing				X	Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)				X
Balancing				X	Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)			X
Stooping				X	Environmental Conditions
Kneeling				X	Cold (50 degrees F or less)			X
Crouching		X			Heat (90 degrees F or more)			X
Crawling		X			Temperature Changes			X
Reaching				X	Wetness			X
Handling				X	Humidity			X
Grasping				X	Extreme Noise or Vibration		X
Twisting				X	Exposure to Chemicals			X
Feeling				X	Exposure to Gases and Fumes		X
Talking			X		Exposure to Unpleasant Odors				X
Hearing				X	Exposure to bodily fluids		X
Repetitive Motion				X	Exposure to dampness		X
Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination				X	Confinement to Small or Restricting Area		X
Visual Acuity/Near				X	Mechanical Hazards		X
Visual Acuity/Far				X	Physical danger or abuse		X

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

 

The City of Waterbury is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City when necessary.

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

E.O.E M/F/H/V

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request 

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. Applicants must complete an electronic “Application for Examination.” Job postings and applications are available at www.waterburyct.org .  Incomplete applications cannot be submitted.  

2. The Human Resources Department does not formally acknowledge receipt of applications. If an applicant does not meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, a disqualification notice will be sent.  Applicants meeting the stated minimum qualifications for the position will be notified of the date, time and location of the Civil Service examination, if applicable. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time.

3. Requirements for claiming veterans’ credits are as follows.  They are applied only to passing final scores on an Open Competitive Eligible list as the following values: non-disabled veterans – 5 points; disabled veterans – 10 points.  Application of veteran’s credits shall conform to Connecticut General Statutes. Form DD214 must be submitted as proof of service; no other proof of service is acceptable.  It must be submitted with the application.

4. FOR ALL EXAMINATIONS five (5) points (ten (10) points for Firefighter & Maintainer I), shall be added to your final passing score if you complete the portion of the application regarding RESIDENCY and you are a domiciled resident of the City of Waterbury at the time of examination and continuously until certification into the position. The residency portion of your application must be completed by the closing date of the applications. Failure to do so may result in not receiving points.

5. Applicants must be physically and medically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation for which application is made.  A pre-employment/post job offer medical examination will be required for certain positions.  This will, for given positions, include a drug screen for usage of illegal narcotics.  If a candidate refuses to submit to this examination, it shall be deemed as an incomplete medical examination, and as a voluntary withdrawal from consideration for employment with the City of Waterbury. 

6. It is the responsibility of the applicant to advise the Human Resources Department of any change of address or status affecting eligibility for employment.  Such notification must be in writing.

7. The provisions of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations of the City of Waterbury shall apply to the administration and rating of the examination, establishment of the eligible list, certification and appointment of eligibles, examination review and other procedures relating to the employment process.

8. The eligible list established as a result of this announcement will normally last for two (2) years from the date such list is established by the Director of Human Resources except for entry-level Police Officer & Fire Fighter lists which will normally last for three (3) years. Any applicant refusing to accept an interview or offer of employment will be removed from the eligible list.

9. The City of Waterbury is subject to the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The City is obligated to provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you wish to request an accommodation, please attach to the application a statement outlining the nature of the disability and requesting an accommodation or contact the Director of Human Resources to discuss the matter.

10. No certification to a position is deemed final until a probationary period is successfully completed.

11. Appeals for failure to meet minimum qualifications may be filed in the Department of Human Resources. They must be received within seven (7) days of the date on the letter notifying you of non-qualification of application.

             (Include the date of the letter.)

12. The Human Resources Department does not accept phone inquiries regarding the status of job postings,

 or tests, or applicant standing on lists.        

EEOP Utilization Report is available upon request.