Refuse Collector, Sanitation

City of Santa Fe Springs; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Wellness clinic

Job summary

City of Alexandria in Louisiana is seeking a sanitation worker to collect garbage and yard trash on an assigned route aboard a sanitation truck. You will follow safety procedures, operate packer or lift mechanisms, and interact with residents to resolve questions or concerns.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED (or equivalent) and may require a valid driver’s license. Training is provided, and the city offers a complete benefits package for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; or any equivalent education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves garbage and yard trash bags from homes or businesses and empties them into the truck's compactor.
• Follows safety procedures and uses safety equipment to protect workers and the public.
• Collects items at requested sites and disposes of material properly.
• Responds to customer questions and reports issues to the supervisor.
• Operates packer or lift mechanisms and related tools as needed to complete tasks.
• Cleans the garbage truck daily to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Communicates with supervisor and the public to coordinate work and resolve problems.
• Records time and completes time cards or other documents.

Skills

Safety procedures

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shovels

Pitchforks

Rakes

Brooms

Packer/Lift mechanisms

Job description

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Description

The purpose of this classification is to collect garbage and yard trash on an assigned route as a worker on the back of a sanitation truck.

Examples of Duties

• Retrieves garbage and yard trash bags from residential homes or businesses and empties them into the compactor of a sanitation truck; ensure complete removal of all acceptable garbage or trash.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Collects miscellaneous items at requested sites and disposes of material appropriately.
• Receives and responds to customer questions and complaints regarding problems pertaining to refuse; reports questions and complaints to direct supervisor.
• Operates packer or lift mechanisms on garbage truck or other tools as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of shovels, pitchforks, yard rakes, and brooms.
• Cleans garbage truck daily to ensure sanitary working vehicle; removes litter from interior and washes down exterior.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review work status, exchange information, or resolve problems; responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Prepares or completes time cards or other documents.

Typical Qualifications

High School diploma or GED preferred; previous relevant work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. May require a valid driver's license. If license is required, must obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment in this position.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.

Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.

• If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.

The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a wellness clinic for employees.

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