Sanitation Crew Member

City of Acworth • Acworth, GA

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About The Position

This position accompanies a solid waste collection truck on an assigned route to collect and transport solid waste. The role assists with loading and offloading waste, maintaining and inspecting equipment, completing work orders, preparing and repairing customer cans, and providing special services to customers. Work is performed outdoors and may involve inclement weather, heavy traffic, and exposure to noise, dust, dirt, grease, moving machinery, infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. The employee uses protective equipment such as masks, goggles, or gloves. The position receives somewhat general instructions from the Sanitation Operations Manager, who spot-checks completed work. It has no supervisory or management responsibility.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with completing high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties, usually associated with completing an apprenticeship or internship or having held a similar position for one to two years.
• Possess, or be able to readily obtain, a valid Georgia driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, safe work practices, and city streets and geography.
• Skill in operating solid waste collection equipment and providing customer service.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Accompany a truck along an assigned route to collect solid waste; load waste onto the truck and assist with offloading it.
• Perform equipment safety inspections and minor maintenance, and notify supervisors of maintenance or repair needs.
• Review and complete assigned work orders and use a computer to close them out.
• Clean cans before delivery to customers and repair or replace damaged cans.
• Provide special services to customers with special needs.
• Mow grass as needed.
• Perform related duties.

What This Job Offers

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