Waste Collection Technician - Outdoor Heavy Lifting Role

City Of Villa Rica; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Of Villa Rica is seeking a frontline Solid Waste Worker to join the residential solid waste crew. This full-time role involves heavy physical labor, performing routine manual tasks, and working under the Street/Solid Waste Manager's supervision to ensure timely collection and safe, clean streets in Villa Rica, GA.

Responsibilities include curbside pick-up, debris disposal, basic equipment operation, and occasional light road maintenance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of city safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of solid waste collection procedures and codes.
• Ability to perform general equipment maintenance on vehicles.
• Ability to interpret instructions and carry them out with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Picks up curbside household items and cleans debris from collection sites citywide.
• Assists in semi-skilled tasks: tools, lifting lumber, cement, asphalt, simple repairs or errands.
• Performs heavy manual labor on solid waste collection routes daily.
• Collects and disposes of debris from City jobs; may assist with light road maintenance.
• Operates weed eater and other grounds maintenance equipment when needed.

Skills

Heavy labor

Safety rules

Follow instructions

Public interaction

Lifting capability

Job description

The City Of Villa Rica is seeking a frontline Solid Waste Worker to join the residential solid waste crew. This full-time role involves heavy physical labor, performing routine manual tasks, and working under the Street/Solid Waste Manager's supervision to ensure timely collection and safe, clean streets in Villa Rica, GA.

Responsibilities include curbside pick-up, debris disposal, basic equipment operation, and occasional light road maintenance.