Brush & Bulk Item - Refuse Collector

City of Abilene • Abilene, TX

14h

About The Position

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, to perform heavy manual work involved in the collection of refuse material and in the removal of brush and bulky items from alleys, curb sides, or other designated locations according to established policies and procedures. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises no supervision IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Operates equipment mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse material.Directs the driver/operator in movement of refuse trucks in alleys and street pick up locations.Cut limbs, brush, and related growths, which interfere with the safe movement of vehicles in alleys.Pick up and empty refuse containers into vehicles; return containers to original locations.Collect loose debris and brush piles as required; load into vehicles.Identify defective containers.OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Safe and proper lifting techniques.Skill to: Operate a hydraulic compactor unit and hydraulic/air tailgate lift unit.Operate a chainsaw.Perform strenuous physical work for long periods of time.Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally. Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Experience and Training Guidelines: For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through: Experience: Experience in heavy manual work is required. Education/Training A high school diploma or GED is required. License or Certificate: A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days or a military waiver is preferred. Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment. Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards. Ability to travel to different sites. Must be available for shift, on-call, and stand-by work.With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday: ___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds ___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds ___ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds _X_ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds ___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task: Codes for how often: N = No E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time) M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time) A = Almost Never (<10% of the time) Code / Task _M__ Standing _M_ Sitting _E_ Walking _E_ Lifting _E_ Carrying _E_ Pushing/Pulling _M_ Overhead Work _E_ Fine Dexterity _E_ Kneeling _E_ Crouching _I__ Crawling _E_ Bending _E_ Twisting _E_ Climbing _E_ Balancing _E_ Vision _E_ Hearing _E_ Talking _E_ Other: ____Smell (in case of fire) ___

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Safe and proper lifting techniques.
• Skill to: Operate a hydraulic compactor unit and hydraulic/air tailgate lift unit.
• Operate a chainsaw.
• Perform strenuous physical work for long periods of time.
• Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
• Experience in heavy manual work is required.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days or a military waiver is preferred.
• Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Ability to travel to different sites.
• Must be available for shift, on-call, and stand-by work.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse material.
• Directs the driver/operator in movement of refuse trucks in alleys and street pick up locations.
• Cut limbs, brush, and related growths, which interfere with the safe movement of vehicles in alleys.
• Pick up and empty refuse containers into vehicles; return containers to original locations.
• Collect loose debris and brush piles as required; load into vehicles.
• Identify defective containers.
• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED