Refuse Collector (Open Until Filled)

About the Role

Performs routine, repetitive, and heavy manual labor in the collection and disposal of solid waste and brush in varying weather conditions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Picks up trash and refuse from homes and business establishments; dumps the containers into the truck, and returns the containers to proper places.
• Cleans areas around containers and other assigned areas.
• Reports violations of refuse ordinances to supervisor.
• Collects brush and tree trimmings.
• Observes all safety policies and procedures.

Supplemental Duties

• Picks up trash and refuse from citizens with backdoor/physically-challenged service.
• Picks up trash and refuse from citizens with premium service.
• Collects tires that have been placed out on routes.
• Installs bear-proof hardware on County-provided cans.
• Repairs and replaces County-provided cans as needed.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to the 8th grade.
• Some experience in the performance of heavy manual work.
• Valid Virginia Driver's license with good driving record (preferred).
• Willingness to train and take necessary County instructed courses in qualifying to operate rear-loading and automated garbage trucks, dump truck and trailer, and other large single or double axle trucks.
• Must pass a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results.
• Must pass a post-offer physical examination following a conditional offer of employment.
• Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the field of solid waste collections.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform repetitive heavy manual work at a rapid pace in varying, and sometimes extreme, weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and safety practices, including the use of materials and equipment supplied by the County.

Benefits

• Progressive Flexible Leave Plan with cash-in option.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care.
• Virginia Retirement System - Membership in VRS is automatic upon hire into a covered position (County contributes and employees pay their membership contribution).
• Deferred Compensation Plan with County Match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Credit Union Membership.