Waste Collection Worker

Columbus, GA

NEEDED: Waste Collection Worker

LOCATION: COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER 400 4th St, Columbus, GA 31901

HOURS: As Needed/ Event Driven, 7 days a week, Monday-Sunday, 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

DRESS CODE: Black or brown shoes and black pants

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Dependable Transportation
  • Dependable and punctual attendance

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Rides the back of the truck; grabs cans; empties cans into the truck.
  • Washes the truck twice a week.
  • Cleans fleet yard twice a week.
  • Assists in resolving complaints.
  • Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations, work processes, and work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of safety precautions. Knowledge of department policies and procedures. Skill in oral communication.

 Educational and Training Requirements:

  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with high school education.
  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Physical Requirements:

  • Work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
  • Frequently lifts heavy objects