Refuse Collector

The City of Frederick; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Frederick is hiring a Refuse Collector to collect curbside and containerized refuse and transport it to the collection vehicle. The role requires operating the hydraulic packer and helping the driver navigate collection routes.

We seek individuals with strong customer service, communication, and time-management skills, prepared to work outdoors in varying weather and respond to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of related waste collection experience is desirable.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collects curbside and containerized refuse and places it into the collection vehicle.
• Operates the hydraulic packer system to compact collected refuse.
• Assists the driver in safely maneuvering the vehicle during collection operations.
• Adheres to safety rules and accident prevention measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Weather resilience

Active listening

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.

Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Frederick promotes a service-delivery philosophy among City employees to provide responsive service to residents, to be efficient and results-oriented in order to make the City of Frederick a better place to live, work and visit. Under general supervision, the Refuse Collector collects curbside and containerized refuse and places it into the collection vehicle. An employee in this position is considered “essential personnel” and must be able to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects curbside and containerized refuse, placing it into collection vehicle.
• Operates the collection vehicle's hydraulic packer system to compact collected refuse.
• Assists driver in safely maneuvering vehicle during collection operations.
• Adheres to safety rules and accident prevention measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• One (1) to three (3) months of related experience and/or training in performance of heavy manual work is desirable, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.)

• Time management and coordination skills
• Ability to work in various and changing weather conditions
• Active listening skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Communication skills

OTHER DESIRABLES

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One (1) year of experience in the collection of Solid Waste.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.