Household Garbage Helper

Household Garbage Helper

Colbert County Commission will be accepting employment applications for Household Garbage Helper. Must apply in person at the Sheffield Career Center. Applicants must have an active registration and resume in AlabamaWorks to receive referral letter and application. Online referral will not be accepted. Job description and applications are available at the Sheffield Career Center, 500 S. Montgomery Ave., Suite 102, Sheffield, AL 35660.

Job Summary : Under the direction of the Manager, HG Supervisor and Driver the employee works with the Driver while enforcing safety rules to ensure collection of solid waste along a given route. Assists in maintenance and general cleaning of collection truck. Performs other comparable work as required.

Job Domains :

• Compactor Operation : Proceeds along route routinely observing traffic and following safety rules. Uses caution while getting off and on the truck at pick up points. Ensures garbage is handled and loaded carefully to avoid spillage and injury. Ensures that all specified garbage is picked up and cans are put back in the same spot that they were. Assist the driver at designated dumping site when the truck is full. Observes all rules and instructions while at dumping site.
• Supervision : Motivates and leads truck crew toward accomplishment of objectives. Trains truck crew in safe and efficient work methods. Corrects minor rule infractions on the spot and reports serious problems to supervisor. Corrects violations of safety rules and prevents crew members from working in unsafe conditions.
• Vehicle Maintenance : Assist in cleaning truck at end of work day. Assist in maintenance performed on truck where and when needed.

Job Specification :

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of the county and its road system. Knowledge of county and department rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causation and prevention. Knowledge of traffic rules. Ability to work independently without close supervision. See well enough to read regular print and numbers without error, operate a vehicle, corrective lenses acceptable. Hear well enough to talk on the telephone and two-way radio; to hear a speaker from 20 feet; hearing aid acceptable. Speak clearly enough to communicate with Manager, Lead Drivers, Helpers, Operators, Work Crews and Shop Personnel. Use of hands and fingers to write and to operate a vehicle safely. Strength to lift 100 pounds. Body mobility to climb on top of and crawl under various equipment. Physical dexterity to operate levers, gears and switches. Physical tolerance to work outdoors under adverse conditions.

Other Characteristics : Possess a valid Driver License. Able to work 40 hours a week and overtime when needed. Willing to work nonstandard hours, weekends and holidays. Any combination of education and experience which provides the necessary qualifications listed above.

Work Condition : While performing the duties of this job, the employee works outdoors and is exposed to harmful materials and odors. The noise level is very loud. Required to lift receptacles and other items that exceed 100 pounds.

Colbert County Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M / F).