Refuse Collector, (A262550-7), 202, Sanitation

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Empties containers into compactor on garbage truck.
• Operates hydraulic levers located on truck.
• Checks sidewalks and curbs to ensure area is clean.
• Inspects all carts for objects that may damage equipment (dirt, iron, wood or rocks).
• Picks up trash and assists with street maintenance activities as required.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of machinery, equipment operation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety practices and requirements.
• Knowledge of operation of tractors.
• Ability to lift medium weight objects.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in the English or Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Physical effort: Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or risks. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Work environments: Outdoor environment, street environment (near moving traffic), construction sites, vehicles; seldom warehouse; never office.
• Exposures: Often exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate, individuals with known violent backgrounds, extreme cold (below 32°F), extreme heat (above 100°F), communicable diseases, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, loud noises (85+ decibels).
• Travel: Often local travel; never regional, national, or international.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Valid Texas Driver License (if applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment).