Refuse Laborer

City of New Haven; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Haven seeks a dedicated sanitation worker to perform heavy manual trash collection on residential routes. Work is conducted as part of a crew under supervision, with a 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. shift and a typical 40-hour week.

Candidates must hold a Connecticut CDL, and will face pre-employment checks, drug screening, and probationary requirements. The role supports city services and operates within Local 424 union terms and conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions and work under supervision.
• Ability to interact professionally with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Picks up and carries containers on a residential route; dumps into the truck.
• Cleans area around truck and container after collection; returns container to proper place.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Tools

Garbage truck operation

Job description

Introduction

Join our team in this vital role! This is heavy manual work in collecting garbage and refuse. Work involves performing heavy manual work in the collection of garbage, refuse, trash, and recycling on residential routes. Work is performed as a member of a crew under close supervision.

Work is typically 40 hours per week, with a 5:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. shift.

Candidate must have a CDL at time of application.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Picks up and carries medium to large-sized containers in front of houses on an established route; picks up trash in other areas as directed.
• Dumps container into truck, ensuring that all refuse is deposited in the truck; cleans area around truck and container; returns empty container to its proper place.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities

Any combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Some knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions of the work.
• Some knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of garbage trucks.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees, and to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and tactful manner.
• Physical strength sufficient, to lift and carry heavy objects over a long distance under adverse weather conditions.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at time of application.

Persons with a job required CDL are subject to random drug screenings, and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This may include registering with the Clearinghouse and consenting for the City to perform a limited and/or full query as defined by the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Requires the ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions for extended periods of time, in and around vehicular traffic.
• Works among heavy machinery, dangerous / sharp objects.
• May be exposed to slippery wet or icy conditions.
• Exposure to noisy environments.
• Additional hazards not listed here may be encountered.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a General Fund non-tested position.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 424, Unit 34, United Public Service Employees Union.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

Hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but instead will contribute 9% of pay to the City pension.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 120-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Persons with a job required CDL are subject to random drug screenings, and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This may include registering with the Clearinghouse and consenting for the City to perform a limited and/or full query as defined by the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Selection Plan

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to determine if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. Submissions may be evaluated prior to a posted closing date, and a hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.