Waste Collection & Cleanup Assistant (Evenings/Weekends)

City of Amarillo; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Amarillo is seeking a Utility Worker – Collection to perform curbside refuse collection and related labor tasks. Will assist with loading, direct truck operations, and maintenance of equipment as directed.

Work shifts include evenings, weekends, holidays; weather essential position. Requires a valid Texas driver’s license; prior maintenance or cleanup experience is a plus; training provided.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and arithmetic; ability to follow directions.
• Ability to learn to operate collection equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Picks up bags and debris from curb and loads into the truck.
• Directs driver in backing and unloading of trucks on route.
• Assists in loading brush and debris; operates or assists operation of a chipper.
• Cleans and maintains trucks and site facilities.
• Performs duties at transfer station, paint shop or landfill as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Equipment operation learning

Education

Eighth grade completion or equivalent

Tools

Chipper

Backhoe

Rear loader

Tractor

Recycling truck

Job description

City of Amarillo is seeking a Utility Worker – Collection to perform curbside refuse collection and related labor tasks. Will assist with loading, direct truck operations, and maintenance of equipment as directed.

Work shifts include evenings, weekends, holidays; weather essential position. Requires a valid Texas driver’s license; prior maintenance or cleanup experience is a plus; training provided.