Solid Waste Collector — Outdoor, Physical Work, CDL Training

City of Lakeland, Civil Service; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lakeland is seeking a Solid Waste Collector to perform heavy outdoor manual labor as part of a crew responsible for collecting and disposing of solid waste. The role involves lifting, handling yard waste, operating the collection vehicle's compaction mechanism, and assisting with vehicle maintenance as needed.

Workers must endure outdoor conditions, meet basic education requirements, and may participate in CDL training after six months.

Qualifications

• Completion of eighth grade from an accredited school.
• Three months of experience in heavy outdoor manual work.

Responsibilities

• Handles, carries, and empties receptacles containing solid waste.
• Deposits waste into the collection vehicle and returns cans or other receptacles to the pickup point with lids intact.
• Operates the vehicle's compaction mechanism.
• Rides on an external platform on the collection vehicle between stops.
• Provides hand signals to the driver for safe backing of the vehicle.

Skills

Heavy outdoor manual work

Unpleasant waste handling

Ability to work in all weather

Education

High school completion (8th grade)

Tools

Driver's license

CDL training permit

Job description

City of Lakeland is seeking a Solid Waste Collector to perform heavy outdoor manual labor as part of a crew responsible for collecting and disposing of solid waste. The role involves lifting, handling yard waste, operating the collection vehicle's compaction mechanism, and assisting with vehicle maintenance as needed.

Workers must endure outdoor conditions, meet basic education requirements, and may participate in CDL training after six months.