Front Loader Container - Maintenance Worker II - Sandblast Painter - Solid Waste

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, to perform skilled work involved in the sandblasting and painting of refuse containers and other related items. Repair and maintain related equipment and general yard maintenance.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position exercises no supervision.
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Clean, sandblast, paint and stencil metal refuse containers.
Operate forklift, sandblaster, and paint gun.
Occasionally operate a truck, small crane, or other related equipment.
Perform maintenance on paint and sandblast equipment, forklift, mower, tractor, and air compressor.
Perform maintenance at the facility by removing litter and debris, mowing and using weed eater.
Maintain inventory of necessary supplies, materials and tools.
Train, guide, and assist less experienced personnel.
Maintain daily log of containers that were sandblasted or painted.
Unload received supplies.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Sandblasting and painting equipment.
Principles, practices, and occupational hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance work.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
Operate and care for a variety of tools, materials and equipment.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Operate paint equipment.
Ability to:
Use hand and pneumatic tools.
Maintain accurate records on supplies, materials, and time.
Effectively follow and implement both verbal and written instructions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in performing heavy manual work is preferred.
Education/Training:
Formal/informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.
License or Certificate:
A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
Ability to take initiative when not on an assigned task or when the opportunity presents itself.
Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoor, vibration, confined workspace, chemicals and dust.
With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
___ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
_X_ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:
Codes for how often:
N = No
E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)

Code / Task
_E_ Standing
_A_ Sitting
_E_ Walking
_E_ Lifting
_E_ Carrying
_E_ Pushing/Pulling
_E_ Overhead Work
_M_ Fine Dexterity
_E_ Kneeling
_E_ Crouching
_E_ Crawling
_E_ Bending
_E_ Twisting
_E_ Climbing
_E_ Balancing
_E_ Vision
_E_ Hearing
_E_ Talking
___ Other: _____________________