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Refuse Collection Worker

Refuse Collection Worker

The City of Bay City, MichiganBay City, MI, USA
5 days ago
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Job description

CITY OF BAY CITY

FULL TIME - REFUSE COLLECTION WORKER - SANITATION

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - UWUA L#542

J OB SUMMARY

This is heavy manual work in the collection of refuse / recycling / yard waste material and in the operation of large refuse / recycling collection trucks. Work involves the collection of a wide variety of refuse / recycling materials with the safe and efficient operation of large refuse / recycling collection trucks on various routes.

ILLUSTRATIVE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Picks up and empties refuse, recyclable, and yard waste material into refuse / recycling trucks, including small debris.
  • Operates mechanisms for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse material, and operates trucks for refuse / recycling collection activities.
  • Inspects assigned refuse / recycling truck daily and reports mechanical problems, malfunctions, defects, or other problems to supervisor.
  • Cleans and washes trucks and equipment as necessary.
  • Hauls refuse / recycling material to landfill or recycling depot and dumps waste / recycling material.

Participates with collections of large solid waste items such as discarded appliances, furniture and materials.

  • Assists periodic streets maintenance or cleanup as assigned.
  • Communicates with citizens in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Performs job duties with proper safety work methods and procedures.
  • Performs related work as required.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Knowledge of :

  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
  • Ability to :

  • Ability to learn collection routes, schedules, policies, and understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical work for long periods of time, including under adverse weather conditions.
  • Ability to work overtime, if needed.
  • MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Two (2) to three (3) years' experience in large truck operation and maintenance preferred.
  • Must possess and maintain valid State of Michigan Commercial driver's license (CDL) with a B endorsement.
  • PHYSICAL / MENTAL / VISUAL DEMANDS

  • Vision 20 / 40
  • High degree of visual and manual dexterity for sustained periods of time.
  • Exposure to almost exclusively an outside environment of route activities, including exposure to obnoxious smells and materials, dirt, grime, uneven ground, possible elevated work and inclement weather conditions.
  • Heavy manual work : Work involves walking, climbing, sitting, kneeling, twisting, lifting, turning, pushing, pulling, stooping, and squatting on a repetitive basis. Lifting up to 50lbs. is frequently required. Overhead work is occasional.
  • Basic problem solving skills with good communication and listening skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under time constraints.
  • PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS

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