Sanitation Lead

Job Description

NATURE OF POSITION
Assist with the planning, coordinating, documenting, and daily operations of the Sanitation Division. Operate
and maintain Sanitation Equipment as needed. Perform lead duties to provide operational oversight of work
crews including scheduling, training, reviewing, assisting, and providing work direction to assigned Sanitation
staff. Perform a variety of skilled duties related to the Sanitation Division.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and four years increasingly responsible experience
operating sanitation equipment. Valid State Commercial Driver’s License Class B. Valid First Aid and CPR
certificate or ability to obtain within one year of appointment. Ability to obtain Hazardous Materials
Transportation certification within one (1) year of appointment. Ability to obtain (40 hour) Hazwoper
certification within one (1) year of hire date.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual in Spanish. Two years of working as a lead/supervisor or in a related capacity providing
oversight/direction.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
A completed City application and resume are required to apply. Applications are available on the Human
Resources page of the City of Walla Walla website: https://wallawallawa.gov.

Applicants whose experience most closely meets the requirements of the position will be invited to continue in
the selection process which will consist of an oral panel interview, reference inquiries and may include a criminal
background check. Completed application packages can be mailed to:

CITY OF WALLA WALLA-HR
15 N. Third Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362

Email to hr@wallawallawa.gov or faxed to (509) 524-7935.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The City of Walla Walla will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants if requested. Please
notify the Human Resources office at least 5 days prior to the need.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS
To obtain a copy of the full job description and class specification for this position, please contact us at:
hr@wallawallawa.gov or 509.527.4475.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be
modified and/or revoked without notice.

THE CITY OF WALLA WALLA COMPLIES WITH TITLE VI, ADA, AND OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND DOES NOT
DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL

ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEX IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Solid Waste Supervisor or his/her designee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City’s core values:
Service – Integrity – Collaboration – Equity – Leadership – Community

2. Assist the Solid Waste Supervisor in the coordination of day-to-day operations of the Sanitation Division;
assist with planning and scheduling of work crews and assign work; train and provide work direction to
assigned staff.

3. Review Sanitation routes weekly and change/report discrepancies to the Solid Waste Supervisor.
4. Assist the Solid Waste Supervisor with citizen complaints; respond to complaints in person or on the

telephone, conduct investigations related to ordinance violations, operator complaints and other issues
as directed.

5. Work and communicate effectively, courteously, and cooperatively with customers and employees.
6. Set-up and maintain basic computer databases, spreadsheets, and tracking systems.
7. Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek

solutions, and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.
8. Participate in resolving operational or staff interpersonal concerns, training, meetings, and on

committees as assigned.
9. Drive truck on designated routes and operate sanitation rapid rail, roll-off, rear-end and front-end

loader trucks and open-bed trucks on assigned routes; perform manual labor in loading, hauling, and
dumping refuse.

10. Back-up and drive truck in congested areas; load trash into truck; operate compactor and automated
systems on truck; operate compactor and other truck levers and buttons.

11. Dispose of refuse at landfill site.
12. Maintain vehicles in proper operating condition; check fuel, oil, water, and battery daily; submit truck

repair orders as needed.
13. Assist other Sanitation workers on routes and participate in picking up dead animals as assigned.
14. Learn commercial and residential trash routes throughout the City and arrange for special pickups as

necessary.
15. Coordinate refuse collection activities between divisions and departments.
16. In the absence of the Solid Waste Supervisor, analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective

course of action.
17. Assist the Solid Waste Supervisor in preparing and monitoring the Sanitation Operations Budget.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrate punctual, regular and reliable attendance which is essential for successful job
performance.

2. Present a positive, professional image; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; assure
excellent customer service with internal and external customers.

3. Execute assignments, projects and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes; work
independently and effectively with little direction.

4. Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek
solutions and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.

5. Provide assistance to staff and higher-level management; participate in resolving operational or
interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned.

6. Respect the value of diversity in the workplace and the community.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• City Sanitation ordinances and policies.

• WA State solid waste handling and haz-mat regulations.
• Principles of supervision, training and providing work direction and work scheduling.
• Knowledge of applicable State, Federal, local laws, codes, and regulations; occupational hazards and

standard safe work precautions; chemical hazards and emergency procedures; and health and safety
practices and procedures to assist with assuring compliance.

• Work independently and meet established schedules and timeliness.
• Ability to understand and follow both oral and written directions.
• Comply with and promote legal and defensive driving practices.
• Ability to understand, comply with and promote City organization, procedures, operations, policies, and

objectives.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Operation of rapid rail, roll-off and rear loaders and dump trucks.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor using proper lifting techniques.
  

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Business and office machines including computer, copier, and calculator; specialized tools. Operate equipment
to perform assigned landfill operations to include rapid rail, roll-off and rear loaders and dump trucks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sitting and standing for extended periods of time; climbing in and out of machinery; walking over rough or
uneven surface; seeing , hearing and speaking to exchange information; dexterity of hands and fingers to
operate equipment and a variety of buttons and levers; intermittently kneel down, stoop, and bend at the waist;
lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; climbing in and out of a garbage truck; perform heavy physical labor;
carrying, pushing, pulling and lifting heavy objects; climbing and working from heights; reaching overhead,
above the shoulders and horizontally; balancing in high or narrow places; working around and with machinery
having moving parts; working around moving traffic.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor and outdoor work environment; operate heavy equipment to conduct work; regular exposure to fumes,
dust and odors; subject to seasonal and adverse weather conditions; noise from equipment operation; driving a
vehicle to conduct work; potential exposure to toxic smoke and gases, poisonous substances, hazardous
chemicals and potentially hazardous materials; moderate exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, gases and
hazardous materials including blood borne pathogens, hepatitis and hazardous medical wastes; working around
and with machinery having moving parts; working around moving traffic; contact with dissatisfied individuals.