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.
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