Solid Waste Worker

Town of Front Royal•Front Royal, VA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Town is seeking a Solid Waste Worker to join our Public Works Department. Solid Waste Workers perform manual labor picking up trash and recycling materials from residential homes and business locations and are essential in keeping our community clean. Individuals in this position are required to work in all adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, snow, ice and rain. Must be able to ride on the back of a moving truck.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
Valid Virginia driver's license
Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement within six (6) months of employment
Knowledge of occupational hazards connected with the work and safety precautions used by the department
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws of the road and traffic
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
Ability to prioritize, multitask and complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
Ability to perform heavy physical labor
Ability to follow directions
Ability to perform continuous manual labor at a steady pace in adverse weather conditions
Ability to follow safety regulations established by OSHA and the Town of Front Royal

Responsibilities

Collect municipal solid waste, recyclables and large item collections
Drive a sanitation truck and other trash collection equipment
Move cans or containers placed for collection and dumps into trucks and operate packer equipment
Clean area around recycle ramp
Direct traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas
Pick up limbs, leaves and other yard waste
Clean refuse truck and equipment regularly
Assist with sorting and processing recyclable materials
Assist with snow and ice removal
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor