Solid Waste Worker

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist as helper on knuckle boom or rear load garbage truck and loose-leaf collection using vacuum leaf machine.
• Deliver and repair roll out carts; collect dead animals and clean downtown area/parking deck: empty garbage cans, collect litter, vacuum curb line.
• Repair or assemble carts, deliver door hangers, retrieve carts, and other misc. assignments.
• Collects solid waste on assigned route and guides the equipment operator in avoiding damages or hazards.
• Locates solid waste route by scouting ahead to ensure efficiency.
• Investigates missed collections and code violations by determining if solid waste was missed, a late put-out, or a code violation and taking appropriate action.
• Follows safety procedures mandated by federal and state regulations.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.

Supplemental Functions

Performs other similar duties as required.

Knowledge

• Machinery and hand tools of the trade.

Licensing And Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.
• Very Heavy Work: Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50 - 100 pounds frequently, or from 20 up to 50 pounds constantly.
• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards.

Required Skills

• Reading and interpreting data;
• Performing basic mathematical calculations;
• Operating machinery and hand tools;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency, with at least (1) year of relevant experience;
• or the City may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.