Solid Waste Collector

City of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Galveston is seeking a Sanitation Worker to collect refuse along a designated route, including bags, televisions, building materials, furniture and related items. The role involves outdoor work and may require lifting up to 90 pounds.

You will assist with sanitation vehicle operations, perform post-trip duties, maintain activity reports and participate in event cleanups, while supporting public safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping practices.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices.
• Skill in handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Skill in providing efficient customer service.
• Skill in understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
• Skill in using various hand tools.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Collect solid waste on an assigned City route, including bags, televisions, furniture and related items.
• Assist in operations of sanitation vehicles.
• Perform post-trip activities on the sanitation truck, including greasing fittings and washing the truck.
• Maintain activity reports.
• Participate in special event cleanup assignments.
• Assist other agencies with trash removal within the City as needed.
• Provide assistance to other drivers as necessary.
• Support the relationship between the City of Galveston and the public, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Job description

Job Description SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, this position collects refuse on a designated route within the municipality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collects solid waste materials on an assigned City route, including trash bags, televisions, building materials, furniture and related items.
• Assists in operations of the sanitations vehicles.
• Conducts post-trip activities on the sanitation truck, including greasing fittings and washing the truck.
• Maintains activity reports.
• Participates in special event cleanup assignments.
• Assists other agencies with trash removal within the City as needed.
• Provides assistance to other drivers as necessary.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge:

• City policies and procedures.
• Recordkeeping practices.
• Safety procedures and practices.

Skill in:

• Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Providing efficient customer service.
• Understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
• Using various hand tools.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in an outdoor work environment. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 90 pounds.

Compensation Range

The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.

Galveston Island is a coastal barrier island located along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Galveston's convenient coastal location along with its close proximity to Houston, has contributed to the city becoming the economic engine it is today - including being the employment center of Galveston County. The City of Galveston has a population of approximately 50,000 and is home to key industries in medicine, education and maritime.