Sanitation Worker

City Of Charleston•Charleston, WV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves picking up and dumping refuse or recyclable materials from containers into designated collection trucks. The work hours are typically 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, but may include other hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to fulfill the City's vision and departmental goals. Applicants should be able to perform each essential duty in an efficient, effective, and safe manner, with reasonable accommodations made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to perform each essential duty in an efficient, effective and safe manner
Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions
Adaptability - responds positively to change
Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner
Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues
Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions
Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers
Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge
Teamwork and Cooperation - collaborates with other team members to fulfill the City's vision and departmental strategic goals and objectives

Nice To Haves

Previous experience performing similar duties

Responsibilities

Picks up refuse and recyclable cans, bins, bags and other discarded items on assigned collection route and dumps into refuse packer, garbage truck or other designated collection vehicle.
Operates equipment that compresses collected refuse and other material.
Dumps refuse, recyclable and other collected materials at City landfill or other designated disposal site.