Solid Waste Collector
About The Position
The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for Solid Waste Collectors (essential driving and non-essential driving) to provide waste pick-up and disposal for the residents of Fayetteville in an efficient and timely manner. Responsibilities include depositing collected refuse and debris at the county landfill and ensuring that collection vehicles are properly equipped and serviced for routes. This role involves collecting solid waste and yard waste, inspecting loads, transporting loads to the landfill, and participating in vehicle inspections and maintenance. The position also requires manual collection of waste, cleaning storm drains and curbs, reporting vehicle/roadway issues, interacting with citizens, maintaining logs, and responding to emergencies. Safety apparel and practices are mandatory.
Requirements
- Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability (Required for Essential Driving position only).
Nice To Haves
- None
Responsibilities
- Collect solid waste and yard waste materials from residential units and other areas as assigned.
- Inspect the contents of the load; ensure the purity of the load when collecting yard waste.
- Collect refuse and scattered debris at collection sites and along city streets.
- Transport load to the landfill.
- Participate in the inspection of collection vehicles to ensure proper mechanical functioning.
- Assist with preparation for daily use; perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Ensure that collection vehicle is kept clean.
- Consult with immediate supervisor for any route changes.
- Manually collect waste and debris from residential and commercial sites.
- Lift and carry moderate to heavy waste materials for short durations of time.
- Clean storm drains and curbs as needed.
- Report any damaged collection vehicles and equipment, job related accidents, and roadway issues which affect the safe operation of collection vehicles to the supervisor.
- Answer questions and provide information to citizens regarding collection requirements.
- Notify citizens of obstructed collection stops.
- Maintain and prepare daily logs, surveys, truck inspections and other necessary documentation of completed activities.
- Respond as needed in emergency or other emergency related clean-up and recovery.
- Ensure that safety apparel is worn at all times and safety rules and practices are practiced (or followed) in the performance of all duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
