LABORER - SOLID WASTE’s role within the big picture of the City’s overall success.
Performs semi-skilled and manual labor, collecting residential refuse, and assisting the Driver in ensuring prompt and courteous waste removal services.
LABORER - SOLID WASTE functions include but are not limited to the following:
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Waste Collection and Disposal:
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Collect residential refuse throughout the city using a large commercial truck.
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Safely load waste and carry bags and containers for disposal.
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Vehicle Operation and Maintenance:
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Ride on the garbage truck to assist the Driver on a designated route.
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Operate packing mechanisms, levers, and handles for loading and compressing refuse.
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Clean, maintain, and perform minor repairs on the issued truck.
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Customer Service and Route Completion:
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Courteously interact with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure timely and professional service.
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Monitor waste for unacceptable items and clean spill areas according to safety standards.
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Complete pre- and post-operation inspections, reporting safety issues as needed.
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Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for efficient customer service.
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Route Completion and Cleaning:
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Collect bags or approved items from residents' homes.
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Clean the outside of the truck, grease truck bearings, and clean equipment.
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: No previous relevant work experience is required, but previous solid waste experience is preferred.
Supervisory: No previous supervisory experience is required.
Certifications/Licenses: None
