About the Department

**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis. The posting may close prior to the listed closing date and hiring may occur early in the recruitment process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**

The Town of Minden is seeking to fill the position of Town Sanitation Specialist. In addition to performing sanitation duties, including the collection and transportation of residential commercial waste and recycling, and performing general maintenance and repairs for vehicles and equipment, the Town Sanitation Specialist also assists in the maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of the Town's parks, streets, and facilities, ensuring the Town of Minden remains a clean, safe, and beautiful place for the enjoyment of all its residents. Position requires work on weekends or holidays as needed for special events.

Primary Objectives

Performs intermediate work performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the collection and hand loading of residential/commercial waste, as well as the transporting of this waste to a landfill site; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Supervision Exercised

None

Position Duties

Collects residential and commercial waste and recycling from a variety of receptacles and locations.
Drives a variety of Town vehicles and equipment to perform various tasks related to job duties.
Transports waste in a safe and efficient manner to designated facilities.
Returns/delivers receptacles and waste containers to customer locations as required.
Performs an operational and safety check of equipment and vehicles before and after use; checks fuel and fluid levels, air pressures, braking systems, lights and mirrors, general engine condition, cab condition and exterior condition for any potential operational or safety problems.
Cleans and disinfects equipment and vehicles as required.
Maintains basic logs and records related to work performed.
Assists with street repair, parks and facilities maintenance and snow removal activities; assists with emergency situations as required.
Performs general maintenance or repair of vehicles and equipment; reports need for major repairs to the appropriate supervisor.
Maintains open communication with coworkers and management team in person or via Town-issued cell phones.
Answers questions and provides standard information to the public.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
Completes basic records of work performed and materials used, utilizing software such as Microsoft Word or Excel, as well as timely completion of timesheets.
Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience performing sanitation maintenance activities.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of date of employment.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Certification within one (1) year of date of employment.
CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of date of employment.

Other Qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force.
Work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands; frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, kneeling or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions.
Work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machinery, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. heavy traffic, large equipment).
Work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration; frequently requires exposure to wet/humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; occasionally requires working in high/precarious places, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to bloodborne pathogens (may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Douglas County provides benefits to full-time employees. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week. Part-time employees working 19 hours or less, as well as on-call employees, are not eligible for benefits.

No Nevada State income tax.

Retirement – Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)
Douglas County contributes 36.75% of an eligible regular member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire member's salary for retirement.

Deferred Compensation Plans – Employees have the option to participate in a deferred compensation program through VOYA, which is funded by the employee.

Employee Perks

Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
Sick Leave : Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Employee Recognition Programs
Annual Gym Membership
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Health Insurance
As a Douglas County employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with several medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance. Benefits start on the first of the month after a 30-day waiting period. To learn more about our health insurance and employee benefits, please visit our website for details.

Compensation
Douglas County uses a Pay for Performance compensation system, where employees receive annual performance evaluations and may be eligible for merit-based salary increases. Qualified employees can earn up to a 3% merit increase on their anniversary date, and may also receive an annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) during the first pay period of each fiscal year, based on the Consumer Price Index, up to a maximum of 5%. In addition, eligible employees who demonstrate exceptional, above-and-beyond performance may receive further compensation through the County’s Recognition of Excellence Program.

Supplemental Questions

What is your highest level of completed education?

High School or GED
Vocational Certification
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or Higher
None of the Above

How many years of experience do you possess in performing sanitation maintenance activities?

No experience
Less than 2 years
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 or more years

Briefly describe your experience, if any, of performing sanitation maintenance activities. (All experience must be listed in work history)

Will you be able to provide a current valid Driver's License and DMV history report (10 year) if offered employment?

Do you currently have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) WITH air brake endorsement, or will you be able to obtain it within six (6) months of date of employment?

Yes, I have a valid Class B CDL WITH air brake endorsement.
I will be able to obtain it within six (6) months of date of employment.
I DO NOT have a valid Class B CDL WITH air brake endorsement, and I WILL NOT be able to obtain it within six (6) months of date of employment.

How many years of experience do you possess driving Class A or B vehicles

No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years or more

Do you currently hold CPR and First Aid certification or are you able to obtain certification within six (6) months of date of employment?

I hold current CPR and First Aid certification
I am able to obtain certification within six (6) months of date of employment
I DO NOT hold current CPR and First Aid certification, and I WILL NOT be able to obtain it within six (6) months of date of employment

Do you have a current Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10 certification, or are you able obtain one within one (1) year of date of employment?

I have current OSHA 10 certification.
I am able to obtain certification within one (1) year of date of employment.
I DO NOT have current OSHA 10 certification and WILL NOT be able to obtain certification within one (1) year of date of employment.

Briefly describe your experience, if any, with maintaining logs and other work records utilizing software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar programs.

Briefly describe your experience, if any, of performing general maintenance or repairs on gas or diesel vehicles and other equipment.

Douglas County requires applicants to list all work history from your most current employment to 10 years back. If relevant experience is over 10 years please list it on your application. ***Writing "See Resume" on the application in place of completing your information is not acceptable.***

Have you listed your current employment through 10 years of work history on your application in addition to listing any relevant experience that exceeds 10 years?

Yes, I have listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.
I do not have 10 years of work history, but I have included all employment history.
I have relevant experience that exceeds 10 years, and I have included the experience on my application.
No, I have not listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.

Are you able to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job listed on the job description with or without a reasonable accommodation?

Douglas County employees are required to uphold the County's Values and are evaluated based upon these Values.

MISSION STATEMENT
Working together with integrity and accountability, the Douglas County team is dedicated to providing essential and cost-effective public services fostering a safe, healthy, scenic, and vibrant community for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors.

VALUES STATEMENT
Integrity - We demonstrate honest and ethical conduct through our actions.

Accountability - We accept responsibility for our actions.

Customer Service - We deliver efficient and effective service with an attitude of respect and fairness.

Leadership - We establish the tone and direction for success motivating and inspiring others to accomplish a shared vision.

Communication - We ensure open dialogue through proactive listening and sharing of information throughout the organization and the community.

Teamwork - We work together to achieve shared goals.

Respect - We will treat all citizens, employees, and visitors with respect.

Do you understand Douglas County's Mission and Values Statement and will you be able to uphold them if hired?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Douglas County (NV)
Address: P O BOX 218

Minden, Nevada, 89423
Phone: (775) 782-9860
Website: http://www.douglascountynv.gov