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City of Vero Beach

SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR

Vero Beach, FL

$22.67 - $23.13/hr

Assists driver with commercial collection; guides driver, opens and closes gates, cleans around ... Experience in performing heavy manual labor outdoors for extended periods; or an equivalent ...

Waste Connections

Truck Shop Labor

Kilgore, TX · On-site

$18/hr

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Waste Connections

Truck Shop Labor

Kilgore, TX · On-site

$18/hr

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Waste Connections

General Laborer

Byhalia, MS · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection ... Manual labor including paper picking, keeping landfill clean and presentable. * Perform yard work ...

Waste Connections

Landfill Laborer

Harper, KS · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection ... Manual labor including paper picking, keeping landfill clean and presentable. * Perform yard work ...

Apex Waste Solutions

Residential Driver

Buena Vista, CO · On-site

$27 - $30/hr

As a Residential Driver for our waste collection company, you will be responsible for the safe and ... Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting heavy loads (up to 50 lbs) and working in ...

Apex Waste Solutions

Residential Driver

Woodland Park, CO · On-site

$26 - $28/hr

As a Residential Driver for our waste collection company, you will be responsible for the safe and ... Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting heavy loads (up to 50 lbs) and working in ...

Apex Waste Solutions

Residential Driver

Parker, CO · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

As a Residential Driver for our waste collection company, you will be responsible for the safe and ... Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting heavy loads (up to 50 lbs) and working in ...

Waste Connections Inc

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection ... Manual labor including paper picking, keeping landfill clean and presentable. * Perform yard work ...

Waste Connections Inc

Truck Shop Labor

Kilgore, TX · On-site

$18/hr

Truck Shop Labor- Kilgore, Texas WasteConnections | $18/hr.|Full-Time + OT + Benefits Join ... We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that providessolid waste collection ...

Waste Connections Inc

Landfill Laborer

Plum, PA · On-site

$20/hr

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection ... Manual labor including paper picking, keeping landfill clean and presentable. * Perform yard work ...

Waste Connections Inc

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection ... Manual labor including paper picking, keeping landfill clean and presentable. * Perform yard work ...

Apex Waste Solutions

Residential Driver

Penrose, CO · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

As a Residential Driver for our waste collection company, you will be responsible for the safe and ... Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting heavy loads (up to 50 lbs) and working in ...

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SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR

Vero Beach, FL

City of Vero Beach
Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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$22.67 - $23.13/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Under close supervision of driver, collects residential garbage, trash and other designated materials from customers, assists driver with commercial collection; and performs related duties as assigned. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Collects residential garbage, trash and other designated materials from customers on assigned route using approved containers furnished for this purpose. Transports refuse to route truck; dumps refuse into hopper and compacts it in the truck body. Assists driver with commercial collection; guides driver, opens and closes gates, cleans around dumpsters, picks-up trash, and reports dumpster maintenance issues.

Locates driver(s) of vehicle(s) blocking dumpsters. Cleans, sanitizes and washes vehicles, equipment, dumpsters, and material used for collections. Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices at all times.

Assists other routes in completion of work. Cleans and maintain wash rack area. When not assigned to a route, may be required to clean and maintain City owned dumpsters to include preparation and painting containers.

Assists in collection and disposal of dead animals and refuse from public rights-of-way. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge of City and departmental polices and procedures. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices related to solid waste collection and disposal.

Knowledge of City maps, routes and geography. Knowledge of operation of garbage trucks. Knowledge of customer service practices.

Ability to safely operate assigned hand tools and equipment. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks (including stooping, lifting up to 100 lbs., carrying and climbing) for extended periods of time in good and bad weather. Ability to follow oral and written directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work including the general public. OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS: Exposure to potential physical harm, dangerous machinery, moving traffic, infectious disease, wild and/or domestic animals, and hazardous chemicals. May be required to work independently.

Requires constant awareness of surrounding activities. May be required to work weekends, holidays, or irregular hours. Must be able to wear PPE required to perform the essential functions of the job.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Waste cans, pitchforks, rakes, chainsaws and hand tools. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Experience in performing heavy manual labor outdoors for extended periods; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Commercial Driver's License, Class B (with air brake endorsements) preferred.

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