Waste & Recycling Collection Specialist

City of Roanoke; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Sanitation Worker to perform unskilled work in collection of solid waste, brush/bulk items and recyclable materials.

The successful candidate will roll refuse carts from curb or behind house to truck for dumping; sort recyclable materials at curb from recycling can and deposits in proper compartment of truck; pick up refuse cans from businesses and dumps into truck; and collect brush and bulk from alley/streets and deposits in truck.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; one to three months related experience and/or training in heavy manual work is desirable.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This is a non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Rolls refuse carts from curb or behind house to truck for dumping.
• Sorts recyclable materials at curb from recycling can and deposits in proper compartment of truck.
• Picks up refuse cans from businesses and dumps into truck.
• Picks up certain small white goods material and other trash too large for carts and place in refuse trucks.
• Collects brush and bulk items from alley/streets and deposits in truck.
• Operates mechanism for loading, compressing and dumping of vehicles.
• Assists in unloading truck at disposal site.
• Cleans area around cans/carts.
• Cleans truck and equipment in accordance with department policy.
• Reports violations of SWM ordinances to driver.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Sanitation Worker to perform unskilled work in collection of solid waste, brush/bulk items and recyclable materials.

The successful candidate will roll refuse carts from curb or behind house to truck for dumping; sort recyclable materials at curb from recycling can and deposits in proper compartment of truck; pick up refuse cans from businesses and dumps into truck; and collect brush and bulk from alley/streets and deposits in truck.