Solid Waste Worker

City of La Porte, Texas • La Porte, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform heavy manual labor in the collection and the removal of refuse, trash, brush, and solid waste. Receives general supervision from higher level solid waste personnel.

Requirements

• Some experience in heavy manual labor and completion of formal or informal training sufficient to read and write at a level necessary for adequate job performance.
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of refuse collection equipment operations.
• Knowledge of rules, policies, and procedures relating to refuse collection and safety.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to work in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and empty refuse material into refuse truck.
• Pick up brush, bulky items and other debris and place it into refuse truck.
• Operate mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse material.
• Provide direction to truck operator in backing up and moving refuse truck in collections operations.
• Clean and perform minor maintenance on refuse vehicles as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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