Outdoor Waste Collection Specialist

City of Lakeland; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lakeland seeks a Solid Waste Collector for outdoor, heavy manual labor in a crew environment. You will handle receptacles, operate compaction, and assist on the collection vehicle while working in various weather and conditions.

Qualification includes eighth grade completion and up to three months’ experience in heavy outdoor work. CDL training may be offered after six months with licensure progress in the program.

Qualifications

• Completion of eighth grade from an accredited school.
• Three months of experience in heavy outdoor manual work.

Responsibilities

• Handles, carries, and empties receptacles containing solid waste.
• Operates the vehicle's compaction mechanism.
• Rides on an external platform on the collection vehicle.
• Provides hand signals to the collection vehicle driver as needed for safe backing.
• Identifies biohazardous waste/materials to the driver/supervisor.

Skills

Outdoor heavy labor

Physical strength

Teamwork

Education

Eight grade completion

Job description

City of Lakeland seeks a Solid Waste Collector for outdoor, heavy manual labor in a crew environment. You will handle receptacles, operate compaction, and assist on the collection vehicle while working in various weather and conditions.

Qualification includes eighth grade completion and up to three months’ experience in heavy outdoor work. CDL training may be offered after six months with licensure progress in the program.