Waste Collection Route Specialist

City of Muskogee; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Muskogee is seeking a Solid Waste Laborer to perform heavy manual labor involved in collecting refuse on assigned routes. You will wash and maintain sanitation vehicles, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure daily route schedules are completed and reported.

You will also handle garbage carts, inspect containers, and communicate with customers on routes, while adhering to regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of geography and street locations within the city of Muskogee.
• Must be able to maintain cooperative relationships with the public and employees.
• Ability to work long irregular hours including evenings and weekends under outdoor conditions.
• Must follow oral and written instructions and maintain route records.
• Six months general labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Walks routes and collects refuse as assigned.
• Maintains sanitation vehicles and assists in preventative maintenance; checks fluids and replaces bulbs.
• Collects and completes daily route schedules and reports to the division.
• Assembles, issues, pulls and maintains City garbage carts.
• Reports damaged containers and performs maintenance on trash carts.
• Maintains a clean, orderly work area.
• Communicates with customers on routes.
• Performs other work as necessary; reports to work regularly.

Skills

Geography knowledge

Public interaction

Irregular hours

Route record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Muskogee is seeking a Solid Waste Laborer to perform heavy manual labor involved in collecting refuse on assigned routes. You will wash and maintain sanitation vehicles, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure daily route schedules are completed and reported.

You will also handle garbage carts, inspect containers, and communicate with customers on routes, while adhering to regular attendance.