Solid Waste laborer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs as a solid waste collector over a designated route picking up solid waste containers including recyclable or yard waste as assigned and depositing into a collection vehicle.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule as needed to complete a regular 40-hour workweek.
• Make special collections as assigned.
• Notes variances to prescribed service.
• Maintains radio or other communications with office to receive/report variances to standard operations.
• Observes surrounding conditions such as citizens, equipment, property, etc. in order to assure that solid waste is collected in a safe manner; regulates traffic in hazardous conditions in order to assure safety conditions for the collection personnel and the general public.
• Assists with the twice weekly cleaning of all Solid Waste equipment.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Peripheral Duties

• Serve on various employee or other committees as assigned.
• Occasionally operate a non-commercial City vehicle to deliver poly carts or perform other job-related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent.
• Minimum six (6) months experience with physical labor.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Some knowledge of equipment, methods and procedures used in solid waste, recyclable collection activities; the hazards of applicable safety rules and precautions involved in equipment operation; traffic laws and ordinances.
• Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time;
• Ability to complete tasks in an efficient manner within scheduled timeframes;
• Ability to work safely;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public;
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule;
• Ability to meet attendance requirements of position.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid state drivers license (and maintain for duration of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy. (Only required if performing Peripheral Duties.)