Waste Management Worker

City of Chesapeake -
Chesapeake, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$37,652 - $50,000 a year
6 days ago

Qualifications

Removing debris
Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
Outdoor work experience
Outdoor debris cleaning
Equipment inspection
Safety equipment
Cleaning equipment
Traffic control
Packaging equipment
Entry level
Under 1 year

Full Job Description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Waste Management Worker

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

City Employees Only

Number of Vacancies

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

PUB WORKS SOLID WASTE

Requisition Number

2026149

Number of hours worked per week

Work Schedule

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30am – 4:30pm; Alpha Essential-Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally schedule hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

N - Never

Pay Grade

GE03

Pay Basis

Weekly

Advertised Salary

$37,652-$50,000; Depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

This position is available for City employees, volunteers, temporary workers, and interns only

The Waste Management Division of Public Works is seeking dependable and self-motivated individuals to deliver essential quality services to the citizens of Chesapeake. The candidate selected for this position will pick up refuse cans from houses and/or business establishments and will dump the refuse into truck; will clear the refuse areas of loose debris and return cans, will operate packer equipment as needed to make room for additional refuse in the truck.

Duties include:

directing traffic around the refuse truck and assisting the driver to avoid accidents.
cleaning refuse truck and equipment.
ensuring safety of refuse collection including wearing protective equipment, inspecting cans before handling, and watching for falling objects from the truck.
and performing related tasks as necessary such as monitoring collection areas for children and adults.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one month of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: May require a Forklift Certification within six (6) months of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

07/13/2026

Job Close Date

07/19/2026

Open Continuous

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is available for City employees, volunteers, temporary workers, and interns only.

Selected candidates will be eligible for $2,000 sign-on bonus! Apply NOW!

Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

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Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Sitting

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Walking

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Lifting

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Lifting Amount

Exerting 50 - 100 lbs

Carrying

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Carrying Weight

Exerting 50 - 100 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Exerting 50 - 100 lbs

Reaching

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Handling

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Kneeling

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Crouching

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Crawling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Twisting

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Climbing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Balancing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Operates hydraulic packing systems.

Protective Equipment Required

Steel toed shoes, Class 3 safety vest, safety glasses, ear plugs

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

D = Daily

Chemical Hazards

D = Daily

Electrical Hazards

W = Several Times Per Week

Fire Hazards

D = Daily

Explosives

W = Several Times Per Week

Communicable Diseases

D = Daily

Physical Danger or Abuse

D = Daily

Other

If Other, Description

no response

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust

D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures

D = Daily

Noise and Vibration

D = Daily

Fumes and Odors

D = Daily

Wetness/Humidity

D = Daily

Darkness or Poor Lighting

W = Several Times Per Week

Primary Work Location

Outdoors

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Emergency Situations

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Other

If Other, Description

no response

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

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