Sanitation Worker

Garbage And Refuse Collection Crew Member

Performs heavy manual work in the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse. An employee in this class performs heavy manual labor involving the collection and disposal of refuse and garbage. Employees work as a member of a crew, riding equipment driven by a Sanitation Equipment Operator over an established route, and loads and unloading refuse. Employees are subject to the hazards of sanitation work including working in outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to noise, vibration, moving mechanical parts, atmospheric conditions, oils, skin irritants, and narrow passageways.

Work is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under the direction of a Sanitation Equipment Operator who assures safe collection activities; the Public Works Manager reviews work by observation to determine the effectiveness of collection duties and overall effectiveness and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Tasks

• Works as a member of a garbage and refuse collection crew following established routes; rides back of a rear loader and gets on and off vehicle.
• May occasionally have to operate other city equipment and vehicles.
• Collects garbage and refuse from curb sides and yards; empties refuse containers into a loader packer truck; operates packer mechanism; assists in emptying load at appropriate location.
• Collects and disposes of yard waste; cleans up street area.
• Collects furniture, appliances and other items from the curbside; lifts heavy materials into bed of truck.
• Goes to back yards of disabled and senior citizens unable to roll carts to the road; positions carts properly for side arm loader or loads garbage into trucks.
• Informs supervisor of substandard refuse containers.
• Assists in greasing, washing and cleaning of sanitation trucks.
• Maintains good relationship with the public through respect to individual property and answering questions about proper items for disposal.
• Assists with other sanitation or public works crews as needed, especially in weather emergency situations.

Additional Job Duties

• Performs related duties as required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate equipment and distinguish safety hazards of the work which may affect self and others.

Requirements

• Must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License

Preferred Requirements

• Possess a valid North Carolina Class B Driver's License