Maintenance Worker – Solid Waste

City of College Park; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of College Park is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker for the Solid Waste Division. The position involves heavy manual labor, operation of equipment, and outdoor work in various weather conditions. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and have experience in refuse collection.

Benefits

Benefits including Maryland State Retirement

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• 6 months of experience in refuse collection.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and push/pull objects up to 150 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct heavy manual labor and operate equipment for waste collection.
• Ensure streets/neighborhoods are clean and free of debris.
• Perform snow and leaf removal tasks as needed.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Job description

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

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.

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Maintenance Worker • College Park, MD, USA