Refuse Collector, Sanitation

Gulfshoresal; Alexandria, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria is seeking a Refuse Collector in the Sanitation department. This role involves collecting residential and commercial waste, loading it into the sanitation truck, and ensuring complete garbage removal in accordance with safety protocols.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license may be required. Work involves 40 hours weekly with potential overtime on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required; Louisiana license must be obtained if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves garbage and yard trash bags from residential homes or businesses and empties them into the sanitation truck's compactor.
• Follows safety procedures and uses safety equipment to ensure a safe work environment.
• Operates packer or lift mechanisms on the garbage truck and uses tools such as shovels, pitchforks, yard rakes, and brooms to complete essential duties.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid driver's license (Louisiana)

Job description

Refuse Collector, Sanitation

Employees & Public

Annual Salary: $24,960.00 Grade: 13

Duties and Responsibilities

• Retrieves garbage and yard trash bags from residential homes or businesses and empty them into the compactor of a sanitation truck and to 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.
• 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.

Minimum 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.

Work Hours

40 hours per week, may work overtime, weekends and holidays.

Examination Details

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318) 449- 5077 or [phone] Fax [phone], Email: [e-mail]