Maintenance Worker (Residential Trash)

City of Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Valdosta is seeking a dedicated position to collect refuse, recyclables, yard waste and other materials along a predetermined route. You will assist in operating trucks, maintaining vehicles, and performing safety inspections.

Responsibilities include mowing, using weed-eaters and leaf blowers, and related duties as required. Knowledge of city streets and grounds equipment is essential for successful performance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of city streets.
• Knowledge of grounds equipment operation, maintenance and repair principles.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Skill in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in collecting refuse, recyclables, yard waste, and other materials.
• Assists in operating the refuse or recycling truck as assigned.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in performing pre- and post-trip equipment safety inspections.
• Operates a push mower to mow grass; operates hand and power tools, including weed-eaters, edgers and leaf blowers.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Knowledge of city streets

Grounds equipment operation

Safe work practices

Interpersonal relations

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for the collection of refuse, recyclables, yard waste and other materials along a predetermined route.

• Assists in collecting refuse, recyclables, yard waste, and other materials.
• Assists in operating the refuse or recycling truck as assigned.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in performing pre- and post-trip equipment safety inspections.
• Operates a push mower to mow grass; operates hand and power tools, including weed-eaters, edgers and leaf blowers.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of city streets.
• Knowledge of grounds equipment operation, maintenance and repair principles.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Skill in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• No experience requirements.