Job Details
Salary : $32,760.00 Annually
Location : Panama City, FL
Job Type: Full- Time
Job Number: 20240220
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 02/20/2024
Salary: Salary/Hourly Wages May be Adjusted Based Upon Experience Within Step Plan Parameters.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS
MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Under the leadership of the Director of Public Works and general guidance of the Environmental Services Manager. This is a position requiring manual labor duties of a semiskilled nature with great attention to safety and detail. Collecting and removing litter from roads and rights of way in the City is the primary responsibility.
This position is designated as emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, winter storms, severe rain fall events, thunderstorms, flooding, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
- Maintains cleanliness by picking up litter along designated roadways.
- Load and unload filled litter bags at designated locations.
- Responsible for setting up, moving and removing highway awareness signs throughout the workday.
- Maintains proper maintenance of traffic to keep the area safe.
- Perform manual work functions associated with trash and garbage pickup and removal including lifting/depositing trash into truck and emptying garbage carts onto truck.
- Removing spilled garbage, trash or debris from the curbsides and from ground around receptacles.
- Perform maintenance tasks to keep truck and equipment in good working condition including checking fluid levels and tires and washing/cleaning truck and equipment.
- Report equipment problems or malfunctions to appropriate supervisor.
- Communicates via two-way radio and/or telephone including responding to dispatch requests which will require providing information and relaying messages.
- Maintains effective, cooperative and team focused working relationships with team members, leadership and the public.
- Refers/reports complaints and concerns from citizens related to garbage or trash service to appropriate supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Knowledge of tools and equipment used in manual labor work.
- Ability to understand and carry out basic oral instructions.
- Strong skills in safely operating in and around traffic.
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Ability to read a map and navigate City streets, alleys and roadways.
- Positive and professional demeanor when engaging with the public.
- Sufficient physical strength to perform heavy manual labor work.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative and team focused working relationships with team members, leadership and the public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred.
- One (1) years' experience in manual labor maintenance preferred.
- Valid Driver's License.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary: - Occasionally: - Lift/Carry: 51+ lbs., Push/Pull: 41+ lbs., Climb, Crawl, Traverse Uneven Terrain, Work at Heights
- Frequently: - Lift/Carry: 15-50 lbs., Push/Pull: 12-40 lbs., Bend, Reach Above Shoulder, Squat/Kneel, Reach Outward, Handling/ Fine Motor Skills, Sit, Drive
- Constantly: Lift/Carry: 15 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 12 lbs. or less, Twist/Turn, Stand, Walk
Risk/Safety Conditions:- This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (i.e. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment).
- This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing eh essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Outside year round, all types of weather day & night. Physical and dirty.
DISCLAIMERThese are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Panama City Offers a complete benefits package to all full time employees. Below is a list of the benefits offered by the City.
For more detailed information about the benefits please reach out to the Human Resources Department.
WORK/ LIFE INTEGRATION - 12 Days of Paid Time Off
- 12 Days of Paid Sick leave- 6 may be used for family
- 12 Days of Paid Holidays
- Birthday Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Social Event Outings
- Employee Assistance Program
HEALTH & WELLNESS - Medical Benefits-Team Member (ZERO cost option available)
- Family Member Benefits available (City supplemented premium)
- Dental Benefits (Premium paid in FULL for Team Members)
- Orthodontic coverage for children (under 19)
- Vision Benefits
- Blood Drives (ADDITIONAL Paid Time Off for participation)
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Health Savings Account/ Medical FSA
FINANCIAL WELLNESS - General Employee Retirement Pension Fund (10% of annual compensation)
- Access to Professional Financial Advisory Services
- City Paid Life Insurance and AD&D ($50,000)
- Additional Life and AD&D coverage available for employees, spouse, and Children
- Short-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
- Long-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
- Accidental Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Education Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement
- Job Stability & Security