Refuse Container Assembler and Repairer-EXAM

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

16d

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, assembles, repairs, and distributes refuse containers in designated areas of the City of Columbus and performs related duties as required. The role includes responding to service requests, maintaining containers and assigned vehicles, documenting work and inventory, and communicating with supervisors and other personnel. Applicants must complete all phases of the examination process. The examination is a computerized exam weighted 100%, covering Name/Number Comparison, Completing Forms, Map Reading, Tool Identification and Usage, Safety, Information Ordering, Problem Sensitivity, and Outlook 2016/2019. The exam is expected to be administered in December 2026. Approved applicants will be notified by mail or email of their scheduled test date and time. Candidates who pass will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless it is replaced earlier or extended. If a candidate is considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

Completion of the twelfth school grade; a certificate of high school equivalence (GED) is accepted in lieu of completing twelfth grade.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Successfully complete all phases of the testing process.

Responsibilities

Assemble refuse containers for distribution and use by City of Columbus residents.
Ensure container lids, wheels, handles, and related parts are properly attached.
Distribute refuse containers and ensure their initial placement in designated areas and locations.
Receive and respond to service requests from the 311 Service Center, Refuse Collection Supervisors, or other related personnel.
Perform necessary maintenance and repairs on refuse containers in designated areas of the City.
Drive a Mobile Repair Van or Truck to deliver or pick up refuse containers as necessary.
Plan daily routes based on assigned service-request addresses.
Travel to designated problem areas and take necessary actions to repair or replace refuse containers.
Complete forms or paperwork documenting container locations, serial numbers, and actions taken to maintain an accurate inventory system.
Clean and maintain safe operating conditions of the assigned Mobile Repair Van or Truck as warranted.
Use a two-way radio to communicate with supervisors and other personnel about container repairs, replacements, and other actions taken.
Perform pre-inspections and post-inspections of the Mobile Repair Van or Truck.
Complete a daily trip sheet, including the status of requests and container serial numbers.
Use tools and materials to stencil City addresses on fully assembled refuse containers.
Deconstruct out-of-service or reclaimed containers for recycling or repurposing.
Use a mobile device to get directions, locate addresses with mapping software, log data, receive messages, communicate with supervisors, input refuse-collection exceptions and other related data, and secure photos of work assignments as needed.
May operate cleaning equipment to clean soiled refuse containers.