Waste Collection Specialist - Heavy-Duty Loader

City of Maypearl; La Porte (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Porte is seeking a SOLID WASTE WORKER to perform heavy manual labor in the collection and removal of refuse, trash, brush, and solid waste. The position is full-time and on-site, with duties including operating refuse loading and dumping mechanisms and guiding vehicle operators in collection routes.

Applicants should have experience in heavy manual labor, knowledge of lifting techniques, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions; a HS diploma or GED is desirable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of refuse collection equipment operations.
• Knowledge of rules, policies, and procedures relating to safety.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and empty refuse material into refuse truck.
• Pick up brush, bulky items and other debris and place it into refuse truck.
• Operate mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse material.
• Provide direction to truck operator in backing up and moving refuse truck in collections operations.
• Clean and perform minor maintenance on refuse vehicles as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Lifting techniques

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Refuse collection equipment

Job description

The City of La Porte is seeking a SOLID WASTE WORKER to perform heavy manual labor in the collection and removal of refuse, trash, brush, and solid waste. The position is full-time and on-site, with duties including operating refuse loading and dumping mechanisms and guiding vehicle operators in collection routes.

Applicants should have experience in heavy manual labor, knowledge of lifting techniques, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions; a HS diploma or GED is desirable.