Curbside Refuse Collector — Essential Role

The City of Frederick; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Frederick is seeking a Refuse Collector to support curbside and containerized refuse collection, under general supervision. You will operate vehicles, assist drivers, and follow safety rules to help keep neighborhoods clean and safe.

Essential personnel who must be able to respond to emergencies outside normal hours; candidates should have time management, good customer service, and weather-resilient work habits.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manual work is desirable or equivalent.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable performance of duties.
• Must be able to follow safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collects curbside and containerized refuse, placing it into collection vehicle.
• Operates the vehicle's hydraulic packer system to compact collected refuse.
• Assists driver in safely maneuvering vehicle during collection operations.
• Adheres to safety rules and accident prevention measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Coordination

Weather resilience

Active listening

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Frederick is seeking a Refuse Collector to support curbside and containerized refuse collection, under general supervision. You will operate vehicles, assist drivers, and follow safety rules to help keep neighborhoods clean and safe.

Essential personnel who must be able to respond to emergencies outside normal hours; candidates should have time management, good customer service, and weather-resilient work habits.