Waste Collection Operator - Frontline City Cleanup

City-of-Palatk; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Palatka in Palatka, FL is seeking a Sanitation Refuse Collector to perform routine refuse collection on an assigned route. Work is performed under supervision of a refuse collection driver and requires physical stamina.

Responsibilities include loading trash, operating the packer truck, handling refuse, and reporting violations. Valid Florida driver's license is required; the role is non-exempt and on-site with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to get along with fellow employees and the public.

Responsibilities

• Collects refuse on an established waste collection route.
• Loads papers, trash and garbage into packer truck.
• Loads trash with a pitch fork.
• Operates compactor on packer truck.
• Sprays and washes trucks.
• Rides in truck to dump site and assists driver in unloading truck.
• Operates back blade.
• Leaves notices of refuse violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to lift heavy loads

Strenuous manual labor

Follow oral instructions

Public interaction / teamwork

Education

Valid Florida driver's license

Job description

City of Palatka in Palatka, FL is seeking a Sanitation Refuse Collector to perform routine refuse collection on an assigned route. Work is performed under supervision of a refuse collection driver and requires physical stamina.

Responsibilities include loading trash, operating the packer truck, handling refuse, and reporting violations. Valid Florida driver's license is required; the role is non-exempt and on-site with full-time hours.