Refuse Laborer

Join our team in this vital role performing heavy manual work in the collection of garbage, refuse, trash, and recycling on residential routes as part of a supervised crew.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and carry medium to large-sized containers on an established residential route.
• Pick up trash in other areas as directed.
• Dump containers into truck, ensuring all refuse is deposited; clean area around truck and container; return empty container to its proper place.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to the work.
• Some knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of garbage trucks.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
• Physical strength sufficient to lift and carry heavy objects over long distances in adverse weather conditions.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at time of application.
• Subject to random drug screenings and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements, including registration and consent for queries.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions for extended periods, in and around vehicular traffic.
• Work among heavy machinery and dangerous/sharp objects.
• Exposure to slippery, wet, or icy conditions and noisy environments.
• Additional hazards not listed here may be encountered.

Pay

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 424, Unit 34, United Public Service Employees Union. Hires contribute 9% of pay to the City pension instead of Social Security.

Schedule

Typically 40 hours per week, with a shift from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical examination (including drug screening), and a 120-day probationary period.