Refuse Collection Worker

The City of Bay City, MichiganBay City, MI, US

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Job Description

CITY OF BAY CITY

FULL TIME - REFUSE COLLECTION WORKER - SANITATION

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - UWUA L#542

J OB 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.

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