Sanitation Worker

City of High Point; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their sanitation team. This role involves performing essential duties in waste collection, requiring physical strength and the ability to work in various environmental conditions. As part of a committed team, you will ensure the cleanliness and safety of the community while adhering to OSHA standards. If you thrive in an active, outdoor environment and are looking for a rewarding position that contributes to public health and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive workplace that values diversity and offers a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Collects solid waste from residents and small businesses using a rear-packer truck.
• Aids truck operator and ensures compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Manual Labor

Communication Skills

Physical Strength

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mechanical Lifters

Two-way Radio

Job description

Performs responsible un-skilled work in the collection of solid waste from residents and small businesses; does related work, as required.

Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Sanitation Equipment Operator.

Responsibilities

• Empties roll-out carts into the hopper of the rear-packer truck using a mechanical lifter mounted on the back of the truck.
• Steps up and rides on step mounted on the rear of the truck as it moves from one location point to another, using hands and arms to hold on to the truck while in motion.
• Picks up bags, boxes, and bundles, not to exceed 50 pounds and places them in the hopper of the rear-packer truck.
• Aids truck operator when backing the vehicle by giving signals or calling out and guides truck operator in congested areas.
• Serves as a driver trainee, as required.
• Assists in cleaning the truck.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform manual labor for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
• High School Diploma or GED Preferred.

Physical Requirements

Hearing/Speaking: Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens, and vendors.

Visual Abilities: The ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:

• Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see from a distance when operating a motor vehicle or addressing an audience.
• Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand.
• Depth perception – three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area.
• Accommodation – must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly.

Physical Strength: Degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:

• Light Work
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and
  • A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position.
• Type of Physical Demands
  • Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
  • Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
  • Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.

Mental Activity/Requirements

Reasoning: Ability to apply principles of logical thinking combined with knowledge of principles and practices of public personnel and employment laws to work tasks and handle practical situations, comprehend, and respond to a variety of situations in a timely fashion and exercise good judgment.

Mathematics Ability: Using arithmetic and/or statistics: Ability to direct and oversee the use of arithmetic and/or statistics in the preparation of a variety of tests and reports.

Language Ability: The ability to speak, read, and write the English Language are required for this position.

Environmental Conditions

• Physical Surroundings: The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: Exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures. Worker is required to work in extremely hot and cold weather conditions as well as in the rain, sleet, and snow. Combining the type of work performed with weather conditions, the worker should be one who can work constantly for extended periods of time while outside in various weather conditions. The position is best suited for someone who is accustomed to working in hot, cold, wet, dirty, and sweaty conditions.
• Hazards: Employee will be exposed to trash and garbage as well as various other items as discarded. Work is subject to final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens.
• Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment: Lever operated mechanical lifters, two-way radio, telephone, mobile carts, and Personnel Resolution.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be all-inclusive, as jobs evolve over time to meet the ever-changing needs of the City of High Point’s workforce. This job description is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment to any individual. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the City of High Point. Candidates selected for employment must pass a background screening as well as a pre-employment physical to ensure medical clearance to perform the essential functions of the job prior to receiving a full offer of employment.

The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.

Our Commitments: The City of High Point is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer which celebrates diversity and seeks to attract and retain the best qualified partners in service to the Citizens of the City of High Point.

The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly and equitably for the work they do weighed with both the internal capabilities and the external market.

The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment to all employees.