Refuse & Bulky Waste Specialist

City of Abilene, Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene, Texas seeks a Refuse Collector to perform heavy manual labor in residential and commercial solid waste collection. Duties include loading refuse, brush and bulky items, operating collection equipment, and assisting with safe route maintenance in line with safety standards.

The position involves working outdoors under varying conditions, requiring physical stamina, basic computer use, and adherence to city policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in heavy manual work preferred.
• Ability to operate refuse collection equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and load heavy items and bulky waste.
• Operate mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse.
• Guide vehicle movement in alleys and pickup locations.
• Cut limbs and brush interfering with vehicle movement.
• Empty refuse containers into vehicles and return containers to original spots.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Refuse collection equipment

Hydraulic systems

Job description

City of Abilene, Texas seeks a Refuse Collector to perform heavy manual labor in residential and commercial solid waste collection. Duties include loading refuse, brush and bulky items, operating collection equipment, and assisting with safe route maintenance in line with safety standards.

The position involves working outdoors under varying conditions, requiring physical stamina, basic computer use, and adherence to city policies.