Job description

JOB
The purpose of this position is to perform regularly scheduled manual collections of trash, yard waste, bulky items, deceased animals, and other special wastes from residential properties and small businesses, and to dispose of the wastes appropriately.FLSA | NON-EXEMPT | WORKING HOURS: TASK SYSTEM- WORK M, T, TH, FSTART TIME 6:00 AM - SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SEASON.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Rides with a refuse truck to collect waste; pushes carts to the refuse truck, empties cart into truck, and returns carts to curb; collects trash from residents that are unable to place waste to the curb; collects trash from cans and bins; operates compaction unit of truck, assists with unloading the truck at the landfill or transfer station; assists the driver in backing truck by giving directions; manually collects bulky waste, yard waste and brush; removes litter from right-of-ways and deceased animals from roadwaysAssists with maintenance of rear loading vehicles; ensures truck parking areas are kept clean; assists vehicle operator with pre and post trip inspections of the vehicle; conducts pre and post trip inspections and paperwork when driving vehicle; and cleans vehicles Assists with cleanup activities for special projects, festivals and storms; maintains festival grounds at special events; operates a scooter truck as needed; and collects debris after natural disasters and loads debris into collection vehiclesEnsures all proper tools are in working order; and maintains a clean and organized vehicleProvides customer service; makes collection decisions; and speaks with customers regarding complaints and or questions; notifies driver and supervisor when collection issues arisePerforms other duties as requiredSupervision ExercisedNonePhysical DemandsThe work is typically performed outdoors in all weather conditions while walking, lifting, standing, stooping, climbing steps, balancing on steps, and intermittently sitting. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and strength and must be able to lift minimum 50 pounds. The employee frequently lifts heavy objects and occasionally lifts very heavy objects.Work EnvironmentThe work is typically performed in a vehicle and outdoors in all weather conditions where the employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and foul odors. The work requires the use of protective devices such as gloves, safety shoes, and reflective safety clothing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSAny combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the jobKnowledge of: Department and safety rules, regulations, and proceduresGeographic layout of town, including street names and routesRefuse collection proceduresPrinciples and trends in effective customer serviceAbility to: Follow written and oral instructionsUnderstand and follow all safety rules and proceduresEstablish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and customersPromote a culture of workplace safetyModel behaviors that are consistent with our values of RESPECTEducation NoneExperienceMinimum one year experience performing repetitive manual laborLicenses/CertificatesThe possession a valid Class C driver's license issued by the state of North Carolina

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