Maintenance Worker - Solid Waste

ZipRecruiter; College Park (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of College Park is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker for the Solid Waste Division. This essential role involves heavy manual labor and equipment operation for waste collection. Candidates must be able to work in adverse conditions and meet physical requirements. A valid driver's license and relevant experience are necessary. The position offers benefits and a starting hourly wage between $17.67 and $18.06 based on experience.

Benefits

Maryland State Retirement

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in trash, refuse, and recycling collections.
• Must lift items to 75 pounds and push/pull up to 150 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Heavy manual labor and operation of equipment for solid waste collection.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions, including snow and leaf removal.

Skills

Manual Labor

Equipment Operation

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Maintenance Worker - Solid Waste

The City of College Park Public Works Department is looking for a full-time Maintenance Worker for the Solid Waste Division. This position is considered essential, and the person must be willing and able to work long shifts in adverse or emergency conditions.

Some duties include heavy manual labor and the operation of equipment when collecting solid waste, refuse, recycling, and materials, such as lifting and dumping refuse carts and recyclables and repositioning carts after collection. These are in addition to other tasks related to keeping city streets/ neighborhoods clean and free of debris.

The work also involves a variety of manual labor tasks, such as snow and leaf removal. The work occurs outdoors in all weather conditions. The person selected must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods.

The minimum requirements for the position are:

• A valid driver's license
• 6 months of experience in trash, refuse, and recycling collections.
• Lift items to 75 pounds without assistance and push/pull objects up to 150 pounds.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

The starting hourly range is from $17.67 to $18.06, depending on experience.

This is a full-time position (40 hours) with benefits, including Maryland State Retirement. Please apply by completing an application at www.collegeparkmd.gov

The City of College Park is a Drug-Free Workplace. Pre-employment and random drug screenings are required to maintain a safe and drug-free work environment.

All candidates considered for the position will be required to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment physical.

The City of College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is open until it is filled.