REFUSE COLLECTOR

City Of Douglasville • Douglasville, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Refuse Collector performs manual work of a routine nature that involves heavy physical labor as a member of a sanitation crew. This role is responsible for maneuvering and positioning garbage carts, loading refuse, yard waste, and approved bulk or special materials into sanitation trucks. The collector also cleans debris from collection sites and completes assigned routes according to daily schedules and safety procedures. Additionally, the position involves supporting the driver with navigation and safe operations, responding to basic customer inquiries, operating non-CDL equipment, cleaning sanitation trucks, and providing support at City facilities, parks, and community events. The role may also involve assisting other City divisions with labor tasks, providing guidance to new employees, and working after hours, weekends, or special events as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.
• Willingness to obtain Flaggers License Within six (6) months of hire.
• Willingness to obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of refuse collection procedures and applicable codes pertaining to refuse collection.
• Skilled in performing general equipment maintenance duties.
• Ability to interpret instructions and efficiently carry them out with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with residential customers and the general public.
• Ability to follow necessary safety precautions in all areas of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Maneuvers and positions garbage carts; loads refuse, yard waste, and approved bulk or special materials into sanitation trucks using manual methods or mechanized equipment; cleans debris from collection sites; and completes assigned routes in accordance with daily schedules and safety procedures.
• Rides on or assists the sanitation truck during assigned routes; supports the driver with navigation, safe operations, and efficient route completion; and responds courteously to basic customer questions related to collection services when encountered.
• Operates non-CDL equipment, including boom or mechanized collection attachments, as assigned, and assists with special refuse, appliance, or oil collection activities as directed by supervision.
• Cleans sanitation trucks and related equipment as instructed to maintain operational readiness and safety.
• Provides refuse collection support at City facilities, parks, and community events, and assists with event setup, cleanup, or related services as needed.
• Assists the Maintenance Department, Keeping Douglasville Beautiful, or other City divisions with labor support tasks as assigned.
• May provide guidance or on-the-job instruction to new or less experienced employees related to assigned equipment or route procedures, when directed.
• May be required to work after hours, weekends, or special events based on operational needs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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