Sanitation Operator

City of Deer Park • Deer Park, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs unskilled and limited semiskilled manual work of a routine nature, including the collection of residential refuse, trash and recycled items. Works under the general guidance and direction of a Sanitation Supervisor and/or crew leaderman. This role involves collecting refuse, operating packer controls, cleaning trucks, and performing labor such as maintaining the Transfer Station building, grounds, and recycling activities. The position also requires working in confined spaces and assisting the driver with truck cleaning and city-wide garbage bag distribution. A Class B CDL license allows for backup Truck Driver/Crew Leaderman duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand Hand Signals and follow oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Six months refuse laborer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects refuse, including household garbage, green waste, white goods and waste oil.
• Operates packer control on truck.
• Cleans and empties trucks.
• Performs unskilled and semiskilled labor, such as maintaining Transfer Station building, grounds and recycling activities.
• Works in confined space.
• Assist driver with the cleaning of refuse truck.
• Assist with the city-wide garbage bag distribution.
• Can with the proper license (Class B CDL) perform duties as a backup Truck Driver/Crew Leaderman.

What This Job Offers

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