SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR

Town of Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Chapel Hill seeks a team-oriented trash collector to perform routine curbside collections of trash, yard waste, bulk items, and other waste from residential properties and small businesses.

This role works outdoors in all weather, requiring a valid NC driver's license, a high school diploma, and at least one year of related experience. Safety rules apply, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Valid NC driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Ride with a refuse truck collecting waste and emptying carts.
• Assist with maintenance of rear loading vehicles.
• Handle bulky waste, yard waste, and debris after storms.
• Speak with customers about complaints and notify supervisor.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based software

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described here.Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned that are not specifically spelled out in this job description, but which may be reasonably considered to require similar knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Summary of Position:

The purpose of this position is to perform regularly scheduled manual collections of trash, yard waste, bulky items, deceased animals, and other special waste from residential properties and small businesses, and to dispose of the waste appropriately.

What you can expect to be doing (Essential Functions):

• Rides with a refuse truck to collect waste; pushes carts to the refuse truck, empties cart into truck, and returns carts to curb; collects trash from residents that are unable to place waste to the curb; collects trash from cans and bins; ensures work areas are left in a clean and tidy condition; operates compaction unit of truck, assists with unloading the truck at the landfill or transfer station; assists the driver in backing truck by giving directions; manually collects bulky waste, yard waste and brush; removes litter from rights-of-way and deceased animals from roadways.
• Assists with maintenance of rear loading vehicles; ensures truck parking areas are kept clean; assists vehicle operator with pre and post trip inspections of the vehicle; and cleans vehicles.
• Assists with special projects, festivals and storms; maintains festival grounds at special events; and collects debris after natural disasters and loads debris into collection vehicles.
• Ensures all proper tools are in working order; and maintains a clean and organized vehicle.
• Makes collection decisions.
• Speaks with customers regarding complaints and or questions and notifies driver and supervisor when collection issues arise.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

Do you supervise or not?

This position has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

What are the physical demands?

The work is typically performed outdoors in all weather conditions while walking, lifting, standing, stooping, climbing steps, balancing on steps, and intermittently sitting. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and strength. The employee frequently lifts heavy objects, occasionally lifts very heavy objects over 50 pounds.

Where and how do you work?

The work is typically performed in a vehicle and outdoors in all weather conditions where the employee is exposed to traffic hazards, noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and foul odors. The work requires the use of protective devices such as gloves, safety shoes, safety glasses, and reflective safety clothing.

What do you need to know to do this job effectively?

Knowledge of:

• Department and safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Geographic layout of town, including street names and routes.
• Refuse collection procedures.

Ability to:

• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Understand and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Use web-based software systems.
• Use Microsoft Office tools relevant to the position.
• Solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECT.

What is education and/or experience do you need to be considered for this job?

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

A minimum of 1 year of related experience is required.

What are the safety considerations for this job?

• As a safety sensitive employee, you will be subject to the Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace policy.
• You will be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy.

Here is other information you should know about the position:

• A valid NC driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.

The Town of Chapel Hill has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The Town of Chapel Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.