Refuse Container Assembler and Repairer-EXAM

Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbus seeks a dedicated worker to assemble, repair, and distribute refuse containers in designated areas under supervision. The role involves driving a Mobile Repair Van, planning routes, and maintaining tools and safety practices.

You will also complete paperwork, track container data, and ensure proper labeling and inventory. The exam process is used to establish an open competitive list and may lead to interviews and background checks.

Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assembles refuse containers to be distributed and used by residents.
• Ensures lids, wheels, handles, and related parts are properly attached.
• Distributes and places refuse containers in designated areas.
• Receives and responds to service requests from city staff or supervisors.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on refuse containers.
• Drives a Mobile Repair Van or Truck to deliver and/or pick up containers and plans daily routes.
• Repairs or replaces containers in designated problem areas as needed.
• Completes forms detailing location, serial number, and actions taken for inventory records.
• Cleans and maintains safe operating conditions of the vehicle.
• Operates a two-way radio to communicate with supervisors and staff.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for assembling, repairing, and distributing refuse containers in designated areas of the City of Columbus; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Assembles refuse containers to be distributed and used by residents of the City of Columbus;
• Ensures that container lids, wheels, handles, and related parts are properly attached to applicable refuse containers;
• Distributes and ensures that the initial placement of refuse containers is in their designated area and location;
• Receives and responds to service requests from the 311 Service Center, Refuse Collection Supervisors, or other related personnel;
• Conducts or performs the necessary maintenance and repair work on refuse containers located in designated areas of the City;
• Drives a Mobile Repair Van or Truck to deliver and/or pick-up refuse containers as necessary; plans daily route based on assigned service request addresses;
• Drives a Mobile Repair Van or Truck to designated problem areas and takes the necessary actions to repair or replace the applicable refuse container;
• Prepares or completes the necessary forms or paperwork describing the location, serial number, and action taken regarding refuse containers in order to maintain an accurate inventory system;
• Cleans and maintains safe operating conditions of assigned Mobile Repair Van or Truck as warranted;
• Operates a two-way radio to communicate with supervisors and other personnel concerning the repair, replacement, or other action taken regarding refuse containers;
• Performs pre-inspections and post-inspections of the Mobile Repair Van or Truck;
• Completes daily trip sheet to include tracking status of requests and container serial numbers;
• Uses the necessary tools and materials to stencil City addresses on fully assembled refuse containers;
• Deconstructs out of service or reclaimed containers for recycling or repurposing;
• Operates a mobile device to get directions, locates addresses with mapping software, logs data, receives messages, communicates with supervisors, inputs refuse collection exceptions and other related data; secures photo of work assignments, as needed.
• May operate cleaning equipment to clean soiled refuse containers.

Completion of the twelfth school grade. A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth grade completion requirement.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and will replace the names on the current list.

The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 100% covering Name/Number Comparison, Completing Forms, Map Reading, Tool Identification and Usage, Safety, Information Ordering, Problem Sensitivity, and Outlook 2016/2019.

The exam is expected to be administered in December 2026. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer