Solid Waste Collector-Public Works

City of Bowie•Bowie, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bowie is seeking committed, hardworking, and motivated individuals to join our Solid Waste Team in the position of Collector. This position includes working as part of a small crew in the collection of residential refuse and/or recycling on assigned routes. This position requires heavy manual work, assisting in the collection of special pickup items, as well as operating mechanisms for loading, compacting, sorting and dumping refuse and recyclables. This is a 40-hour per week position, however actual work hours are typically based on the time needed to complete assigned tasks.

Requirements

Desire/ability to work in a physically strenuous environment, which includes repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs., and walking for long periods.
Willingness to work in all weather.
Ability to work well within a team.
Ability to develop and maintain an excellent work attendance.
Experience with heavy manual labor.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Working as part of a small crew in the collection of residential refuse and/or recycling on assigned routes.
Assisting in the collection of special pickup items.
Operating mechanisms for loading, compacting, sorting and dumping refuse and recyclables.