Sanitation Worker

City of Winchester; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winchester is seeking a dependable individual to perform solid waste collection tasks. Responsibilities include picking up refuse cans from residential and commercial properties, operating packer equipment, and maintaining cleanliness around collection sites.

The role requires physical stamina to perform continuous heavy manual work and the ability to follow instructions in English. The City promotes equal opportunity employment and a safe, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Reads and comprehends written instructions.
• Able to speak, understand, and follow verbal instructions in English.
• Requires physical stamina for heavy manual tasks.
• Experience in waste collection or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Picks up refuse cans from houses or businesses and dumps into trucks, operating packer equipment.
• Cleans area around cans.
• Directs traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas.
• Cleans refuse truck and equipment.
• Contributes to a positive work environment.

Skills

Reading ability

Oral communication

Following instructions

Physical stamina

Education

Completion of ninth grade or higher

Job description

• Picks up refuse cans from houses or business establishments and dump into trucks and operates packer equipment
• Cleans area around cans
• Directs traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas
• Cleans refuse truck and equipment
• Contributes to positive work environment

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of ninth grade

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend. Ability to speak, understand, and follow specific oral instructions, and communicate effectively using correct English.

Physical Requirements:

Continuous heavy manual work at a rapid pace. Requires moderate physical effort working regularly with light weight materials and occasionally with heavy weight materials (over 75 pounds) including but not limited to walking, talking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, hoisted, pushing, and pulling.

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.