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City of La Porte, Texas

Solid Waste Worker

La Porte, TX · On-site

$18.63 - $23.29/hr

SOLID WASTE WORKER (2) Category: Full-Time Status: Open Hourly: Min. $18.634 - Mid. $23.293 ... Pick up and empty refuse material into refuse truck. * Pick up brush, bulky items and other debris ...

Kimble

CDL Commercial Refuse Driver

Canton, OH · On-site

The ideal candidate takes pride in working outdoors, follows established procedures, and contributes to a clean and well-maintained community. Responsibilities * Operate a commercial refuse truck ...

Kimble

CDL Commercial Refuse Driver

Canton, OH · On-site

The ideal candidate takes pride in working outdoors, follows established procedures, and contributes to a clean and well-maintained community.Responsibilities * Operate a commercial refuse truck ...

City of Clinton (NC)

Sanitation Worker

Clinton, NC · On-site

$26K - $40K/yr

Description Performs heavy manual work in the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse ... Employees are subject to the hazards of sanitation work including working in outside environments ...

City of La Porte

Solid Waste Worker (2)

La Porte, TX · On-site

$18.63 - $23.29/hr

SOLID WASTE WORKER (2) Category: Full-Time Status: Open Hourly: Min. $18.634 - Mid. $23.293 ... Pick up and empty refuse material into refuse truck. * Pick up brush, bulky items and other debris ...

City of Owasso

SANITATION WORKER I

Owasso, OK · On-site

$17.63 - $22.04/hr

Public Works - Refuse Job Summary: The Sanitation Worker is responsible for maintenance and care of refuse truck, and operating and maintaining daily refuse routes. Work is performed under the ...

City of Owasso

SANITATION WORKER I

Owasso, OK · On-site

$17.63 - $22.04/hr

Public Works - Refuse Job Summary: The Sanitation Worker is responsible for maintenance and care of refuse truck, and operating and maintaining daily refuse routes. Work is performed under the ...

City of Rockville

Sanitation Worker

Rockville, MD · On-site

$24.78/hr

Dumps recycling and refuse carts and other materials in collection vehicles and places the carts ... Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the ...

City of Roanoke, VA

Sanitation Worker

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$42K/yr

Solid Waste Mgt - Refuse/Recycle Opening Date: 09/11/2026 Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description The City of Roanoke is seeking a Sanitation Worker to perform unskilled work in ...

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Auto Refuse Collection Driver

Springfield, MA • On-site

City of Springfield
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$27.53/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Operate the fully automated collection vehicle to collect refuse from roll out carts in the tree belt area.

  • Transport loaded refuse vehicle to the Resource Recovery Plant at Bondi's Island or other designated disposal site.

  • Perform routine vehicle maintenance, checks, and cleaning, and complete daily activity records.

City Of Springfield (Missouri) rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Position Purpose/Summary *Please note that this is a Civil Service position. This position is not currently open, should there become an opening we will hire off of the list of applicants starting with the oldest application date.* APPLICATION FOR CITY OF SPRINGFIELD LABOR SERVICE Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of filing application. Incomplete applications will not be processed

The name of an applicant will remain on the Labor Service register for the job title which he or she is registered for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of registration, subject to a renewal of registration as provided in Section 28, Chapter 31 of the General Laws, and subject to compliance with other applicable provisions of the Civil Service law and rules. Responsible for routine work in the safe and efficient operation of a fully automated collection vehicle. Work involves the responsibility for the collection of roll out containers from tree belt areas and the transportation of the refuse to the Resource Recovery Plant at Bondi's Island or other designated disposal site.

Work involves a considerable amount of stop and go driving. Work is performed under general supervision. No supervision is exercised over other employees.

Essential Functions Operates the fully automated collection vehicle. Collects refuse from properly placed roll out carts in the tree belt area. Exits vehicle to properly position carts as necessary.

Loads refuse from container into truck by use of an automated arm. Transports loaded vehicle to the Resource Recovery Plant at Bondi's Island. Assists other drivers as necessary in order to maintain collection schedules.

Performs routine vehicle maintenance; checks to make sure truck is operating properly and safely and cleans, greases and washes truck daily or as required. Fills out daily drive sheet and submits to office as required. Issues warning/violation notices or information along routes to repeat ordinance violators.

Maintains simple daily activity records. Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to operate automated collection vehicle in a safe efficient manner.

Ability to deal with residents in a professional manner in order to resolve problems or answer questions regarding work performed. Ability to perform task of loading and operating vehicle requiring considerable agility. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to follow routing and to prepare daily written report of work performed and problems encountered. Working knowledge of defensive driving theory and traffic laws, ordinances and rules and regulations. Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in operating and loading the vehicle.

Knowledge of the operations, care, and minor maintenance to the automated collection vehicle. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in following established routes for collection purposes desirable.

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