Top 3 Refuse collector Jobs in Atlanta, Ga

Refuse Collector
DeKalb County, GA —Decatur, GA
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- Construction experience
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Refuse Driver Collector
DeKalb County —Decatur, GA
- $34,377 - $53,283 a year
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- CDL
Refuse Collector
City Of Roswell —Roswell, GA
- $13.80 - $17.93 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Outdoor work
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Refuse Driver Collector
DeKalb County —Decatur, GA
This is a special classification to provide incentives for those drivers who split their time between driving the vehicle and functioning as a Refuse Collector.
$34,377 - $53,283 a year
Residential Helper
Waste Pro —Atlanta, GA
The Helper is responsible for assisting the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling.
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Refuse Collector

DeKalb County, GA -
Decatur, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
$19 an hour
6 hours ago

Qualifications

Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Weed control
Construction material handling
Compressor operation
Concrete cutting
Replacing parts
Removing debris
Compactors
Trenching excavation method
Sanitation
Minor mechanical vehicle repair
Flagging for traffic control
Moving
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Handheld radios
Post-hole diggers
Outdoor debris cleaning
High school diploma or GED
Corrective maintenance
Waste compacting
Measuring instruments
Machine operation safety procedures
Construction machinery maintenance
Event cleanup
Jackhammers
Shovels
Loader operation
Riding mowers
Construction experience
Event setup

Full Job Description

Salary Grade: 6 Salary: $19.00 per hour FLSA: Nonexempt

This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Collects refuse along assigned route; rides on back of rear-loading sanitation truck; retrieves trash bin, containers, or bags from along route; empties trash bins and containers into truck; operates container arm, lift, and compactor mechanisms as needed; and returns bins and containers to their proper place.

Performs manual labor in support of other County operations as needed; lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, furniture, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; performs grounds keeping functions; cleans buildings, restrooms, or other facilities; retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects and transports materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; and removes litter, debris, and deceased animals from roadways and other County property.

Assists in setting up special events/activities; installs, erects, or hangs holiday decorations; assists with traffic control during event; and assists with cleanup after events.

Follows established safety procedures; utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear; monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a service truck, pump, probing rod, tamper, jack hammer, lawn mower, riding mower, edger, weed eater, chipper/mulcher, leaf blower, sod cutter, spreader, tiller, chain saw, power saw, hand saw, concrete saw, air compressor, pickaxe, sledgehammer, rake, post hole digger, shovel, hand tools, measuring instruments, or two-way radio.

Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred; previous work experience involving equipment operation or construction/maintenance work preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: None

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