This is an entry level position involved in the collection and disposal of commercial and residential refuse.

This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

• Operates a flatbed truck to collect large items such as tree limbs and furniture to dispose of at landfill.
• Cuts or mows weeds and grass to leave streets, alleys and surrounding property in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Utilizes hand tools such as shovels, pitchforks, rakes and small power tools and mowers.
• Under supervision, operates tractors, trucks and other large equipment with attachments such as mowers, loaders, chippers and forklifts (if forklift certified).
• Washes, paints and services city equipment and machinery.
• Clean, maintain, refuel, inspect, and may periodically assist in changing oil, flats or minor repairs to assigned vehicle.
• Assist other city departments and divisions moving large or heavy objects and general maintenance.
• Assist at the landfill in picking up paper and blown debris.
• Help out in changing out rotten containers as needed.
• Know the full operation, and all safety aspects. of the rear load polecat system.
• Assists driver at the landfill when unloading.
• Will clean behind packer and inside hopper.
• Provides both written and verbal reports on property damage and accidents to superintendent immediately upon occurrence.
• Must use City provided safety wears in accordance the City of Clovis Safety Manual.
• Will be required to do other assigned duties such as repairs on wooden, chain-link, and cinder block fences as well as sewer clean outs in the alley way.

Minimum Qualifications
Operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools. Job requires some heavy lifting.

Licenses and Certificates
Must possess a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver LIcenses or be able to obtain with in 6 months.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
Department rules and regulations.

Skills In:
Safe operation of light equipment, hand and small power tools.

Ability to:
Perform functions with minimal supervision; understand and follow basic safety precautions, rules and regulations; interact diplomatically with public, establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with others.

Physical Requirements
Moderately heavy work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies. Essential duties are predominantly performed outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions. Employee is exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic and heavy construction equipment. Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required

HEALTH INSURANCE

CIGNA MEDICAL INSURANCE

LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE (additional life insurance is an option)

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY-(mandatory to employees with healthcare benefits)
LONG-TERM DISABILTY-(option)

DENTAL

VISION

RETIREMENT PROGRAMS

ICMA RETIREMENT COORPORATION
401-(city contributes 14%)
457-(employee contributes min 3%)

Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement

(MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN ON THE TWO RETIREMENT OPTIONS, ICMA OR PERA)

11 PAID HOLIDAYS

ACCRUED PAID VACATION

ONE PERSONAL DAY A YEAR

ACCRUED SICK LEAVE