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City of Durham Maintenance Assistant / Collector in Durham, North Carolina
Maintenance Assistant / Collector
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Maintenance Assistant / Collector
Salary
$39,141.00 - $57,953.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
24-04913
Department
Solid Waste
Opening Date
05/23/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve
The Solid Waste Management Department (http://durhamnc.gov/832/Solid-Waste-Management) collaborates with community partners to provide exceptional customer service and outstanding management of waste collection, recycling and disposal services that are safe, efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound. Our work enhances the appearance of the City while ensuring its sustainability. If you're looking for meaningful work and the chance to serve, bring your skills and talent to Durham!
Work Days/Hours: Monday - Thursday, 6am to 4pm "or" Tuesday - Friday - 6am to 4pmThe purpose of this position is to provide collecting, transporting and disposing municipal solid, yard waste, and recycling through the performance of semi-skilled and skilled labor and technical work. Incumbents perform standardized work following prescribed procedures and instructions, requiring minimal prior training or experience. There is an established and specified routine to be followed and limited decision-making, restricted to choosing and safely using the proper work tools.
An incumbent is responsible for performing manual labor; assisting with projects that require semi-skilled labor; providing customer service; and reporting maintenance needs to higher authority that fall outside of the scope of the work assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities
Collects assigned solid waste collections from the curb.
Collect yard waste materials, and collects recyclable materials.
Clean up litter that is spilled during the normal collection process.
Able to lift at least 75 pounds repeatedly.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma/GED, HiSet, TASC.
One year (1) maintenance or customer service experience related to assignment.
This position is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event.
The City of Durham Encourages Diversity in the Workplace
Additional Preferred Skills
Good customer service skills.
Willing and able to work in various types of weather conditions (high temperatures, snow, rain, sleet, etc.)
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in situations where social distancing cannot be achieved.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
11-12 paid holidays per year
12 standard work days of vacation per year
12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
City of Durham Website
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Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below
Craig's List
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Employment Security Commission
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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
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Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?
Yes
No
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or Juris Doctorate
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How many years of experience do you have in maintenance or customer service related to this position?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year but less than 3 years
3 years but less than 5 years
5 years or more years
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I can work 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.. . . .check all that apply):
Monday thru Thursday
Tuesday thru Friday
Cannot work any schedule above.
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Are you willing and able to work in various types of weather conditions (high temperatures, snow, rain, sleet, etc.)?
No
Yes
08
This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in situations where social distancing cannot be achieved, are you willing and able to wear (PPE) as needed?
Yes
No
09
How would you rate your customer service skills?
Poor
Good
Very Good
Excellent
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Are you able to lift at least 75 pounds repeatedly?
No
Yes
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This position is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event. Do you understand this statement?
Yes
No
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How many years of maintenance experience related to assignment do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year but less than 3 years
3 years but less than 5 years
5 or more years
Required Question