Brush & Bulk Item - Refuse Collector

About the role

This position exercises no supervision and performs heavy manual labor associated with residential and commercial solid waste collection, brush removal, and bulky item disposal operations.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and load heavy items and discarded bulky waste.
• Operate equipment mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse material.
• Guide the driver/operator in movement of refuse trucks in alleys and street pick up locations.
• Cut limbs, brush, and related growths, which interfere with the safe movement of Solid Waste vehicles in alleys.
• Pick up and empty refuse containers into vehicles; return containers to original locations.
• Load loose debris and brush piles into Solid Waste vehicles.
• Identify defective containers for repair.
• Operate a personal or City vehicle to perform business operations.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe work practices, including proper lifting techniques, hazard recognition, and equipment safety procedures.
• Methods, practices, and procedures related to refuse, brush, and bulky waste collection operations.
• Basic operation and maintenance requirements of refuse collection equipment and hydraulic systems.
• Applicable workplace safety regulations, including Bloodborne Pathogens, HazCom, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Traffic safety practices and safe work procedures in public rights-of-way and residential areas.
• Basic tool handling. Safe power tool operation.

Skills

• To safely operate equipment associated with refuse collection operations, including hydraulic compactors, hydraulic/air tailgate lift systems, and related equipment.
• To operate hand tools, chainsaws, and equipment used for brush and debris removal.
• To perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• To work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while maintaining safety and productivity standards.
• To identify damaged refuse containers, unsafe conditions, and operational issues requiring attention.
• To perform basic desktop computer operation.
• To safely operate a motor vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manual work is preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED 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.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Hiring Min Rate: $16.76 USD
Hiring Max Rate: $20.11 USD

Schedule

With or without accommodation, the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday is Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds.

Special Requirements

• Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Exposure to cold, heat, dust, noise, outdoors, vibration, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
• Also, environmental hazards such as poisonous vegetation, snakes, bees, wasps, fire ants, rats, wild animals and stray dogs.
• Must be available for shift, on-call, and stand-by work.

Physical Demand Codes

• Standing: M
• Sitting: M
• Walking: E
• Lifting: E
• Carrying: E
• Pushing/Pulling: E
• Climbing: E
• Bending: E
• Kneeling: E
• Crouching: I
• Overhead Work: E
• Fine Dexterity: E
• Crawling: E
• Twisting: E
• Finishing: E
• Smell: In case of fire and chemical exposure: E