SANITATION WORKER

Newburgh; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CSEA Benefits Package

Job summary

City of Newburgh is seeking candidates for a Full Time position in the Department of Public Works to perform routine manual work involved in the collection and disposal of refuse. The role operates under the supervision of the Sanitation Supervisor and requires physical strength and endurance in all weather conditions.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to handle heavy containers as part of daily waste collection operations for city residents.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to perform routine manual work; ability to lift heavy weights.
• Willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical strength and endurance; good physical condition.

Responsibilities

• May carry containers of refuse to curb.
• Lifts refuse containers from curb to truck.
• Empties refuse containers into trucks and returns empty refuse containers.
• Distributes load on trucks.
• May clean truck after each shift.

Skills

Manual labor

Heavy lifting

Stamina

Physical strength

Job description

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Full Time Position - Department of Public Works

CSEA Benefits Package

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs routine manual work in the collection and disposal of refuse; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the collection and disposal of refuse. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Sanitation Supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

• May carry containers of refuse to curb;
• Lifts refuse containers from curb to truck;
• Empties refuse containers into trucks and returns empty refuse containers;
• Distributes load on trucks;
• May clean truck after each shift.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability and willingness to perform routine manual work; ability to lift heavy weights. Willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical strength and endurance; good physical condition.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

None

THE CITY OF NEWBURGH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are core values to the City of Newburgh, where there is a strong commitment to establishing and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. These values are promoted through the daily practice of professionalism, respect, acceptance and understanding. As such, City residents along with women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and veterans are encouraged to apply.