Sanitation Worker

Essential Functions

• Works as a member of a solid waste collection crew.
• Rides and walks extensively along a designated route to collect garbage, recycling and other refuse;
• dumps refuse from curbside;
• pushes cans to truck and empties containers into a rear loading packer truck utilizing hydraulic lift;
• operates packer mechanism;
• cleans area around containers and picks up dropped trash;
• assists in emptying load at landfill, recycling center, or other sites.

Additional Duties

• May go to rear yard to collect cans for elderly and disabled customers and transport to the street to empty in the truck.
• Loads construction debris, large limbs, and dead animals;
• applies for large household items too large are picked up with cherry picker or crane.
• Picks up yard waste; tree limbs, brush, and leaves;
• operates chipper;
• cleans up street area of collections to ensure a neat appearance.
• Directs traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas.
• Informs supervisor of substandard refuse containers;
• repairs and delivers containers.
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections on sanitation equipment; may perform operational and fluid checks on equipment.
• Assists in the washing and cleaning of sanitation trucks and equipment; sprays trucks with disinfectant and hoses down.
• May operate mosquito sprayer in the spring and summer.
• May leave door hangers at homes with materials that cannot be collected or needing can repair.
• Prepares simple records of work activities; makes records of times, stops, and unusual situations on route.
• Reports violations of the solid waste ordinance to supervisor.
• Performs pick-up and delivery of residential roll out containers to customers; may repair roll out containers.
• Answers questions from citizens and provides information about solid waste services and policies; refers citizens to others for questions outside of scope of responsibilities.
• Maintains good relationship with the public through respect to individual property.
• Assists with work on other Public Service crews as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and/or 20 pounds constantly to lift or otherwise move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate motorized sanitation equipment and distinguish traffic patterns and safety hazards to avoid injury to self and others; to determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work performed; and to operate hand and power tools and equipment.

Benefits

For an overview of the City of Kinston's benefits package offered please click here: www.ci.kinston.nc.us/470/Benefits.