Senior Refuse Collector

General Statement of Duties

Under general supervision, to direct and participate in the collection of residential refuse on an assigned route. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the refuse truck. Work assignments are received from a section chief who reviews work through observation and investigation of customer complaints.

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
• One (1) year experience in driving heavy commercial trucks.

• Possession of a valid Iowa Class B commercial driver's license allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.
• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.

Please Note:
If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, you are required to submit certified driving records. These records must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the Final date to receive applications. You may submit them electronically to human resources, by fax to , or by mail to 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 by the Final date to receive applications date.

• Inspects assigned refuse truck before use and reports any mechanical issues or other problems to a superior; operates truck during refuse collection activities.
• Collects and empties garbage and refuse into proper collection containers; empties container into refuse truck; picks up other debris and places in truck.
• Tags refuse not acceptable for collection to inform customers of proper disposal procedures.
• Operates truck mechanisms used for loading, compressing, and dumping garbage and refuse.
• Performs minor maintenance or repairs to trucks and other equipment as needed.
• Cleans the refuse truck periodically.
• Performs related work as required.

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

Do you possess of a valid Iowa Class B CDL which allows the operation of vehicles with airbrakes? If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, you are required to submit certified driving records. These records must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the Final date to receive applications. You may submit them electronically to human resources, by fax to , or by mail to 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309.

• Yes, I have a Class B CDL with Airbrakes or a Class A CDL with Airbrakes.
• No - I possess an out of state Class B CDL with Airbrakes and I understand submittal of a certified driving record is required by the Final date to receive applications date.
• No - I do not have a valid Iowa Class B CDL.

Describe your professional work experience in residential garbage, yard waste, and recyclables collection including the duration of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where this experience was obtained. If you have no experience in this field, please enter "N/A".

Describe your professional work experience driving heavy commercial trucks, including the duration of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where this experience was obtained. If you have no experience in this field, please enter "N/A".

• Required Question