Litter Collector

Performs litter collection and routine maintenance at the landfill site and roadways. Help maintain a clean and safe facility by collecting and disposing of litter and debris. Assists with overgrown weed/grass and vegetation removal/trimming from monitor wells, culverts, ditches etc.

• Collect and remove litter, debris, and refuse from streets, sidewalks, trails, parking lots and public grounds
• Operate basic tools or equipment such as litter grabbers, brooms, bags, carts, mowers, weed eaters, blowers
• Follow safety procedures when working near traffic or in public areas
• Work independently or as part of a cleanup crew
• Maintain proper disposal and bag count of litter
• Work with other divisions and departments as needed
• Cleans storm drains, ditches, and catch basins; collects litter, mows, trims, and landscapes work area using weed eater, blower, chain saw., etc. and will use hand tools, such as shovels, brooms, and others.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

• Ability to sit, stand and transport self from site to site. Employee will work in seasonal temperatures bending, kneeling, twisting, and climbing to collect litter and clean up roadways. Ability to perform task involving heavy manual labor. Primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions. Exposure to traffic, dust, odors, and potentially hazardous materials.

• Ability to effectively communicate with employees in the work group. Will also work with equipment and vehicle operators to obtain information.

• Customer service principals. Standard safety practice and procedures. Proper use of basic tools and equipment. Perform a variety of manual task for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions. Safely use several hand tools; work around pesticides and in landscapes. Communicate effectively verbally. Operate, service, check, and load equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Texas Driver's License required.