Refuse Collection Worker

CITY OF BAY CITY

FULL TIME - REFUSE COLLECTION WORKER - SANITATION

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - UWUA L#542

JOB 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.