Refuse Collector

The City of Frederick • Frederick, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset. Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD. The City of Frederick promotes a service-delivery philosophy among City employees to provide responsive service to residents, to be efficient and results-oriented in order to make the City of Frederick a better place to live, work and visit. Under general supervision, the Refuse Collector collects curbside and containerized refuse and places it into the collection vehicle. An employee in this position is considered “essential personnel” and must be able to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours as necessary.

Requirements

• One (1) to three (3) months of related experience and/or training in performance of heavy manual work is desirable, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Time management and coordination skills
• Ability to work in various and changing weather conditions
• Active listening skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Communication skills

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One (1) year of experience in the collection of Solid Waste.

Responsibilities

• Collects curbside and containerized refuse, placing it into collection vehicle.
• Operates the collection vehicle's hydraulic packer system to compact collected refuse.
• Assists driver in safely maneuvering vehicle during collection operations.
• Adheres to safety rules and accident prevention measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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