Solid Waste Worker

Solid Waste Worker

The Town of Front Royal is seeking a Solid Waste Worker to join our Public Works Department. Solid Waste Workers perform manual labor picking up trash and recycling materials from residential homes and business locations and are essential in keeping our community clean. Individuals in this position are required to work in all adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, snow, ice and rain. Must be able to ride on the back of a moving truck. The starting pay is $18.03 / hourly without a CDL and $18.93 / hourly with a CDL.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Benefits :

• 14 Observed Holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan through Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

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All new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. A conditional offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of a physical exam that includes alcohol and drug testing.

The Town of Front Royal is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical / mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Collect municipal solid waste, recyclables and large item collections

Drive a sanitation truck and other trash collection equipment

Move cans or containers placed for collection and dumps into trucks and operate packer equipment

Clean area around recycle ramp

Direct traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas

Pick up limbs, leaves and other yard waste

Clean refuse truck and equipment regularly

Assist with sorting and processing recyclable materials

Assist with snow and ice removal

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

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