Waste Collection Specialist — Outdoor, Heavy Lifting

City of La Porte; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Porte seeks a Solid Waste Worker to perform heavy manual labor in the collection and removal of refuse, trash, brush, and solid waste across assigned routes.

You will operate loading mechanisms, back up vehicles under supervision, perform routine vehicle maintenance, and follow safety procedures; HS diploma or GED desirable.

This full-time role offers hourly pay from $19.193 to $23.992 with example progression; candidates must be able to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of refuse collection equipment operations.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

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

Proper lifting techniques

Refuse collection equipment operations

Safety procedures knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED desirable

Job description

The City of La Porte seeks a Solid Waste Worker to perform heavy manual labor in the collection and removal of refuse, trash, brush, and solid waste across assigned routes.

You will operate loading mechanisms, back up vehicles under supervision, perform routine vehicle maintenance, and follow safety procedures; HS diploma or GED desirable.

This full-time role offers hourly pay from $19.193 to $23.992 with example progression; candidates must be able to work outdoors in all weather.