Solid Waste Worker

City of La Porte, Texas • La Porte, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

To perform heavy manual labor in the collection and the removal of refuse, trash, brush, and solid waste.

Requirements

• Proper lifting techniques.
• Refuse collection equipment operations.
• Rules, policies, and procedures relating to refuse collection and safety.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Work in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Some experience in heavy manual labor and completion of formal or informal training sufficient to read and write at a level

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