Refuse Collector (Open Until Filled)

County of Roanoke Virginia•Roanoke, VA

28d

About The Position

Performs routine, repetitive, and heavy manual labor in the collection and disposal of solid waste and brush in varying weather conditions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education equivalent to the 8th grade.
Some experience in the performance of heavy manual work.
Ability to perform repetitive heavy manual work at a rapid pace in varying, and sometimes extreme weather conditions
Ability to understand and follow instructions; and to understand and follow safety practices including, but not limited to, the use of materials and equipment supplied by the County
Must be willing to train and take necessary County instructed courses in qualifying to operate the following: rear-loading and automated garbage trucks, dump truck and trailer, other large single or double axle trucks.
Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results.
Following a conditional offer of employment must pass a post offer physical examination.
Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the field of solid waste collections.
Valid Virginia Driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

Picks up trash and refuse from homes and business establishments; dumps the containers into the truck, and returns the containers to proper places
Cleans areas around containers and other assigned areas
Reports violations of refuse ordinances to supervisor
Collects brush and tree trimmings
Observes all safety policies and procedures
Picks up trash and refuse from citizens with backdoor/physically-challenged service
Picks up trash and refuse from citizens with premium service
Collects tires that have been placed out on routes
Installs bear-proof hardware on County-provided cans
Repairs and replaces County-provided cans as needed