Refuse Worker (Martinsville, VA)

• Picks up refuse and trash cans from houses or business establishments and dumps contents into the truck;
• Operates the truck’s trash compactor and dumpster switch;
• Cleans the refuse truck, equipment, and maintains the cleanliness of the work area;
• Collects leaves during leaf collection season;
• Assists with bulk trash pick-up;
• Assists by directing during backing procedures and other maneuvering techniques and situations;
• Responds to emergency or special events activity as needed;
• Responds to citizen inquiries regarding refuse and recycling services;
• Performs related work as required.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• At least one year of experience collecting refuse or recycling, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which proved the required knowledge, skill, and abilities
• Must be able to lift objects or materials weighing up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to operate mechanical controls on the back of the truck safely and efficiently, and report mechanical problems
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in the use of tools and equipment operation, including traffic, confined space, and personal protective equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public

• Regularly use their hands to handle, manipulate, control, or feel objects, tools, and controls, as well as reach with their hands and arms.
• Frequently stand, talk, and hear.
• Often walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Require specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Regularly works outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Works along streets and must remain aware of traffic hazards.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, as well as vibrations.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock.
• May be required to work at night during emergencies and in adverse weather conditions, including snow, ice, sleet, heavy rain, or strong winds.

Department: Public Works
This is a full time position