Waste Collector I

Summary or Purpose

Perform a combination of duties in the collection and disposal of sewage and trash.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Work with Lead Worker on the water, trash and liquid waste vehicles.

Pumps sewage from septic tanks to pump truck; lifts and carries liquid waste and trash from homes to collection trucks; collects trash from public sites; delivers water as directed.

Works with Lead Worker to spread, pick up or deliver load combinations to dump.

Assist Lead Worker with inspection, cleaning, maintenance and repair of vehicles.

Comply with all safety rules and regulations.

Must be polite and courteous to the public.

Attend all required scheduled safety meetings.

May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Education, Experience, Certifications And Licenses Required

Documentation of adequate Diphtheria Immunization prior to employment;

Documentation of Tetanus Immunization prior to employment;

Documentation of Hepatitis A vaccination series with the first dose prior to employment, the second dose six months after and,

Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination series with the first dose prior to employment, the second dose two months after and the final dose six months after the first dose.

Required to obtain Incident Command System (IS) 100, IS 200, IS 700 and IS 800; 53-7081-REFD

Required to obtain CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certifications.

Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R.

• 265.16 within the probationary period. Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period. Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R.
• 273.16 within the probationary period. Ability to obtain site specific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 112.7 (f)(1)(2) and (3) within the probationary period. Environmental Factors and Conditions
  
  

May be exposed to infectious diseases and hazardous materials;

Must keep current on immunization and vaccination requirements.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits Do Not Apply To Temporary Employees.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree
  
  

02

This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application. Do you certify that you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate
  
  

04

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor ( Christian Caoile) for this position?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:

• Father
• Father-in-Law
• Step-Father
• Mother
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mother
• Brother
• Brother-in-Law
• Step-Brother
• Sister
• Sister-in-Law
• Step-Sister
• Son
• Son-in-Law
• Step-Son
• Daughter
• Daughter-in-Law
• Step-Daughter
• Wife
• Husband
  
  

06

Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Christian Caoile) of this position?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below: I am currently living in the same residence as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor
• Required Question