Sanitation Collector

Solid Waste Collection Worker

The City of Arkansas City strives to provide a high quality of life for its citizens by furnishing a variety of efficient services in a professional, courteous manner.

Performs a variety of unskilled manual work associated with solid waste collection. Works under the general guidance and direction of the Sanitation Supervisor. Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following :

• Collect solid waste at residences as well as city and public facilities.
• Carry refuse both in containers and bundles.
• Operate truck compactor and cart lift systems.
• Perform maintenance on trash and recycling carts.
• Clean, wash and perform maintenance on sanitation vehicle.
• Cooperate with the public along the collection route.
• Provide carry out service for citizens in need.
• Performs other manual labor and maintenance duties as assigned.
• Perform scheduled in-house maintenance, janitorial duties, mowing, etc.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must meet Level 4 in Department of Labor's Dictionary of Titles Heavy Work exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly. Involves walking, sitting, standing, climbing, stooping, crawling, kneeling, and stretching as required.