Refuse Collector

The City of Frederick; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Frederick seeks a Refuse Collector to perform curbside and containerized refuse collection. This essential role requires operating a collection vehicle and hydraulic packer, with responsiveness to emergencies after hours as needed.

The position emphasizes safety, proper lifting, and teamwork. A valid vehicle operator’s license is required, with basic training in heavy manual work preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is desirable.
• 1–3 months of related experience and/or training in heavy manual work.
• Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Collects curbside and containerized refuse and places it into the collection vehicle.
• Operates the hydraulic packer system to compact collected refuse.
• Assists 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

Coordination

Weather resilience

Active listening

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vehicle Operator’s license

Job description

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 asassigned.

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 CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.

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:

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

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 frequently required to 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.