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

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Knowledge of sandblasting and painting equipment.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and occupational hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance work.
Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to operate and care for a variety of tools, materials and equipment.
Skill to operate a motor vehicle safely.
Skill to operate paint equipment.
Ability to use hand and pneumatic tools.
Ability to maintain accurate records on supplies, materials, and time.
Ability to effectively follow and implement both verbal and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Ability to follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Ability to perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Two (2) years of experience in performing heavy manual work is preferred.
Formal/informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.
A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
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.
Ability to lift no more than 100 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand, walk, lift, carry, push/pull, perform overhead work, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, balance, see, hear, and talk extensively.

Responsibilities

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.
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.