Canton Waste Collector

City of Canton•Canton, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Rides on and/or follows behind a refuse truck, goes from property to property collecting refuse and/or recyclables materials and returning it to the truck for disposal. This position requires heavy physical work. Employees in this class must be in good physical condition. Repetitive work is expected to be performed independently, with supervision needed for unusual problems. Duties must be performed efficiently.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High school diploma or possess a G.E.D.
Valid driver's license
U.S. Citizen or have a valid permanent resident card
Physical ability to work outdoors in extreme and adverse conditions
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with minimum detail.
Aptitude for logistical coordination of services.
Adequate communication skills and deal tactfully with citizens of the public.
General knowledge of city streets, neighborhoods and landmarks.
High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
Must pass a written examination covering mechanical comprehension, following instructions, map reading, reading comprehension, safety, vocabulary understanding, street signs, basic math, public relations, and other related areas.
Must pass a physical agility test consisting of making 40 stops in 10 minutes or less walking between two sanitation trucks, picking up two 35-lb cans and one 14-lb bag with two hands, lifting each to the truck bed and returning it to the ground.

Responsibilities

Serves as a laborer.
Responsible for discarding household trash, yard waste, and/or recyclable materials and placing containers back properly.
Assists in route development and strategy for efficient route completion.
Assists in directing the crew if others on the route are less experienced.
Responsible for safety of crew, driver, and traffic in general.