Refuse Collection Laborer - DPW Solid Waste Services
Job Summary
Position Responsibilities
Qualifications
Equal Employment Opportunity
Working Conditions
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to improve residents' quality of life through bettering public spaces and infrastructure, and through providing excellent public services. With a focus on multi-modal connectivity, thriving green spaces, meaningful capital improvements, universal accessibility, and collaborative public and private partnerships, DPW builds and maintains public infrastructure and park land; manages solid waste collection; and keeps the City’s entire vehicle fleet rolling. One of the largest city agencies, “Team DPW” commits itself to effective, efficient customer service for residents and visitors to Indianapolis. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
- Communicate effectively, both written and oral.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
High School Diploma or GED required. Must have a valid Drivers License. Ability to perform the following: straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, and repeat bending. Laborer must pass a pre-employment physical.
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
This position works in all types and extremes of weather to collect residential solid waste on a year-round basis. Collecting residential solid waste involves frequent lifting, pushing and pulling over 25 lbs., walking, climbing stairs, and being outside in all seasons and weather conditions.