Public Works Waste Collector & Fleet Operator

City of Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health, dental and vision insurance

10 paid holidays per calendar year

Long term disability

Job summary

The City of Shreveport is seeking a Waste Collector who will perform curbside and back door collection, assist with street litter cleanup, and operate refuse trucks.

You may drive and operate trucks and other equipment, including knuckle boom, and are responsible for preventative maintenance. The role requires a CDL Class A or B, the ability to lift over 100 lbs with assistance, and endurance to work outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class A or Class B CDL Louisiana Driver's License.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting (100 lbs+) with assistance.
• Work outdoors in varying temperatures and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform curbside and back door waste collection; may collect litter along edges of streets and roadways.
• Drive and operate refuse trucks, small pickups, and other assigned refuse collection vehicles.
• Transport refuse vehicle to and from work sites and ride the vehicle to work sites.
• Operate other equipment, such as knuckle boom.
• Shall perform preventative maintenance to equipment.

Skills

CDL Class A/B license

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Vehicle operation

Tools

Knuckle boom

Job description

The City of Shreveport is seeking a Waste Collector who will perform curbside and back door collection, assist with street litter cleanup, and operate refuse trucks.

You may drive and operate trucks and other equipment, including knuckle boom, and are responsible for preventative maintenance. The role requires a CDL Class A or B, the ability to lift over 100 lbs with assistance, and endurance to work outdoors in varied weather.