Refuse Collector I

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Pension plan

Life insurance

Medical and dental

457 deferred compensation

Long-term disability

Parking

Credit union membership

Job summary

The City of Norfolk is seeking a Refuse Collector I in the Waste Management Division. The role involves collecting waste from residential properties along an assigned route and maintaining the collection truck.

The City emphasizes competitive pay and retirement benefits. Essential functions include operating an automated truck to collect waste, inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, and communicating with residents about collection codes.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Driver's License.
• Six (6) months refuse collection experience or commercial driving experience desired.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and basic processes.

Responsibilities

• Collects and disposes of waste by operating an automated truck, picking up ninety gallon garbage cans and other refuse from the curb and transporting to the transfer station.
• Maintains the truck by fueling, washing, sweeping, and ensuring lights function properly.
• Conducts CDL Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections.
• Interacts daily with citizens by explaining refuse collection codes and procedures.

Skills

CDL Driver's License

Tools

CDL Driver's License

Job description

Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The City of Norfolk's department of Public Works is seeking a Refuse Collector I for our Waste Management Division. This position is responsible for collecting waste from residential property according to an assigned route. Maintains and monitors the truck for any necessary repairs.

The Department of Public Works builds, maintains, and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolk's citizens, businesses, and visitors, including the City's Storm Water System, Street Network and Waste Management and Recycling Systems. The Department is comprised of 9 divisions that function collectively to make your commute safe and efficient, your neighborhood more attractive, and the streets and sidewalks clean and well-maintained.

Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $46,794-$51,473

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Collects and disposes of waste by operating an automated truck, using the truck to pick up ninety gallon garbage cans, furniture, tree limbs, etc. from the curb, replacing damaged trash cans as needed and traveling to the transfer station to empty the truck. Lifts boxes, bags of yard waste, furniture, tree limbs, etc. into collection truck; places waste, furniture and other refuse into collection trucks.


• Maintains the truck by filling the vehicle with fuel, washing and sweeping it out, and ensuring that the brake and back up lights are functioning properly.


• Conducts CDL Pre-rip and Post-Trip Inspections.


• Interacts daily with citizens and customers by explaining refuse collection codes and procedures.

Education/Experience

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.

Six (6) months refuse collection experience or commercial driving experience desired.

Additional Information & Requirements

• Valid CDL Driver's License.


• Must successfully pass all entry level testing and assessments.

Work Hours: Tuesday - Friday / 7:00 am - 5:30 pm / 40 hours per week

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.


• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.


• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.


• Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

Note

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.