Job Summary
Join our team as a Waste Collector and play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and environmentally responsible community. In this energetic and essential position, you will operate various types of waste collection trucks to efficiently gather and transport refuse from residential, commercial, and municipal sites. Your dedication helps ensure proper waste management practices are followed, contributing to public health and environmental sustainability. This role offers an engaging outdoor work environment where safety, customer service, and mechanical skills are highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload waste materials efficiently while following hazardous materials regulations and solid waste management standards.
- Collect waste from designated locations, ensuring proper handling of municipal or commercial waste streams while maintaining a focus on safety and environmental responsibility.
- Perform routine vehicle inspections and basic mechanical checks to ensure trucks are in optimal working condition; report any maintenance needs promptly.
- Interact professionally with customers during pickups, providing excellent customer service and addressing any questions or concerns courteously.
- Follow all safety protocols during outdoor work, heavy lifting, and load securing procedures to prevent accidents or injuries.
Requirements.
- Knowledge of traffic laws, DOT regulations, hazardous materials regulations, and safety standards related to solid waste management.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently during the collection process.
- Strong understanding of route driving, load & unload procedures, and outdoor work environments.
- Excellent customer service skills with a professional attitude when interacting with clients.
- Prior experience working within municipal waste management or similar outdoor roles is advantageous.
- Valid driver's license
- Clean background
- Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screens
Join us in making a difference every day! This position offers an active outdoor environment where your skills contribute directly to community health and environmental stewardship. We value safety-minded individuals who are motivated to keep our communities clean while adhering to all transportation regulations and safety standards.
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Memphis, TN 38115 (Required)
Work Location: In person
