Litter Collector

City of Midland; Midland (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Midland is seeking a Litter Collector to perform litter collection and routine maintenance at landfill sites and roadways. The role involves picking up litter, disposing of debris, and assisting with weed/grass removal around monitor wells and culverts.

You will operate basic tools while adhering to safety standards and working in varied weather conditions. The position emphasizes teamwork, independent work, and proper disposal practices, with responsibilities including cleaning storm

Qualifications

• Customer service principles and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform manual tasks for long periods in varying weather conditions.
• Effective verbal communication and ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Collect and remove litter, debris, and refuse from streets, sidewalks, and public grounds.
• Operate basic tools or equipment such as litter grabbers, brooms, bags, carts, mowers, weed eaters, blowers.
• Follow safety procedures when working near traffic or in public areas.
• Work independently or as part of a cleanup crew.
• Maintain proper disposal and bag count of litter.
• Cleans storm drains, ditches, and catch basins; trims landscapes as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Litter grabbers

Brooms

Carts

Mowers

Weed eaters

Job description

Posting number: 202400704

Department: Sanitation

Division: Solid Waste

Job classification: Litter Collector - Litter

Posting type: Open

Categories: Sanitation

Summary

Performs litter collection and routine maintenance at the landfill site and roadways. Help maintain a clean and safe facility by collecting and disposing of litter and debris. Assists with overgrown weed/grass and vegetation removal/trimming from monitor wells, culverts, ditches etc.

Examples of duties

• Collect and remove litter, debris, and refuse from streets, sidewalks, trails, parking lots and public grounds
• Operate basic tools or equipment such as litter grabbers, brooms, bags, carts, mowers, weed eaters, blowers
• Follow safety procedures when working near traffic or in public areas
• Work independently or as part of a cleanup crew
• Maintain proper disposal and bag count of litter
• Work with other divisions and departments as needed
• Cleans storm drains, ditches, and catch basins; collects litter, mows, trims, and landscapes work area using weed eater, blower, chain saw., etc. and will use hand tools, such as shovels, brooms, and others.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Ability to sit, stand and transport self from site to site. Employee will work in seasonal temperatures bending, kneeling, twisting, and climbing to collect litter and clean up roadways. Ability to perform task involving heavy manual labor. Primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions. Exposure to traffic, dust, odors, and potentially hazardous materials.

REQUIRED CONTACTS:

• Ability to effectively communicate with employees in the work group. Will also work with equipment and vehicle operators to obtain information.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Customer service principals. Standard safety practice and procedures. Proper use of basic tools and equipment. Perform a variety of manual task for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions. Safely use several hand tools; work around pesticides and in landscapes. Communicate effectively verbally. Operate, service, check, and load equipment.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Texas Driver's License required.