Work requires the ability to sustain repetitive hand motion associated with the operation of hand and power tools; ability to perform heavy manual labor in confined spaces, around high levels of noise and hazardous atmosphere; must be able to sustain continuous physical effort including frequent bending, walking, climbing, manipulation of and lifting of heavy equipment up to 100 pounds, ability to hear and understand verbal and/or written instructions; ability to communicate; ability to negotiate rough terrain; ability to walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, lift, carry, stand, sit, etc. in order to perform the duties/tasks associated with the job. Environmental Factors: 95 percent of work is done outdoors, often in inclement or extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time; this position is at potential risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. May be exposed to high noise levels.
SELECTION PROCESS
Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City's current needs will be contacted for interviews and/or testing. The appointing authority may conduct second interviews.
Candidates invited to interview must provide a 5-Year Employment Driving Record Abstract. Having a good driving record to operate machinery and vehicles is a condition of employment for these positions.
Notification – Following submission of application, an email acknowledgment receipt of application is given. Persons selected for an interview and/or testing will be notified by email, normally within 15 working days following the closing date on the job announcement.
Not Selected – No formal notification is usually sent by the City to applicants not selected for an interview or test. Should the same or another position open for which the applicant wishes to apply, he/she must apply online for each new opening.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Essential Functions – The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
Union Affiliation – These are seasonal Teamsters Local No. 313 bargaining unit positions and are not eligible to receive any benefits.
Hours of Work – Work schedules will vary, however typical schedules are:
Street Division: Monday-Thursday 6:00am–4:30pm; or Tuesday-Friday, 6:00am-4:30pm.
Water Division: Monday-Thursday 7:00am - 4:30pm with flex day rotation.
Alternating Fridays off with a Friday shift from 7:00am - 3:30pm.
Collections Division: Monday - Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm; with Friday flex day rotation.
Water Pollution Control Plant: Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.
Protective Clothing and Equipment: As determined by the City, the City will provide and the employee shall use and maintain all protective clothing and equipment that may be required by applicable laws and regulations. Steel-toed footwear shall be purchased by the employee.
Temporary, seasonal and non-benefit employment: Employees may be hired to fill various temporary, seasonal and non-benefit positions within the City as approved in the current budget. Temporary, seasonal and non-benefit employees may be terminated at any time for any reason without recourse.
Equal Employment Opportunity – The City of Puyallup is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Background - The City of Puyallup will need to obtain the proper background and criminal history information pursuant to RCW 43.43.830/832 for positions where the employee will or may have unsupervised access to children, developmentally delayed persons or vulnerable adults.
Disability – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in the context of an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation. Accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will be made upon request with reasonable notice. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information. The physical demands described in this job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Identification – Applicants who are offered employment with the City are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States within three days of date of hire, as required by the 1986 Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided to those who are offered employment. The City uses E-Verify.
Drug-Free Workplace –The City of Puyallup is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
NOTE: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice. The above list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
