Refuse Collector

City of New Braunfels, TX • New Braunfels, TX

409d

About The Position

Under close supervision, manually collects refuse and recyclables and assists with maintenance of Solid Waste Division equipment and vehicles in accordance with safety regulations and procedures. The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of general manual labor experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing for the delivery of high quality solid waste and recycling collection services to the public, according to City ordinances, policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Manually collects solid waste, green waste and recyclable materials from residential and commercial sites on established routes.
• Picks up, carries, empties and returns small garbage cans and designated recycling and green waste containers.
• Maneuvers large garbage containers to collection vehicle and back safely without injury, damage to containers or vehicle.
• Operates mechanism(s) for loading and dumping into collection vehicle.
• Safely picks up litter and debris caused during collection from roadway and/or right-of-way and deposits in collection vehicle.
• Directs solid waste vehicle operator in backing collection vehicle at all times.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles and equipment and performs manual labor tasks as assigned; learns advanced maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Interacts with customers; informs them of solid waste and recycling collection guidelines and City ordinances.
• Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED