Sanitation Collector

This position is responsible for manual work of a routine nature that involves heavy physical labor as a member of a sanitation crew. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Sanitation Foreman.

Major Duties

• Delivers garbage carts for new City residential sanitation customers; retrieves carts when service is discontinued;

• Picks up carts and loads contents onto rear-loading sanitation truck; cleans debris from collection site; may handle special refuse collection requests as directed by the Sanitation Foreman;

• Cleans sanitation truck daily;

• May assist other Public Works divisions in the maintenance of City grounds and streets;

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge Required by the Position

• Knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures;

• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules and regulations;

• Knowledge of refuse collection procedures and applicable codes pertaining to refuse collection;

• Skill in performing general equipment maintenance duties;

• Ability to interpret instructions and efficiently carry them out with minimal supervision;

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor;

• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with residential customers and the general public;

• Ability to follow necessary safety precautions in all areas of assignment.

Supervisory Controls: The Sanitation Foreman assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks work in progress and reviews completed work for the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines: Guidelines include City codes, departmental and safety policies and procedures, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity: The work consists of related sanitation, refuse collection and street maintenance duties.

Scope and Effect: The purpose of this position is to maintain sanitation and refuse collection. Successful performance helps ensure timely collection of garbage and a positive public image for the City.

Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with co-workers and customers.

Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically accessed to exchange information and provide services.

Physical Demands: The work is typically performed with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Work Environment: The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, irritating chemicals, machinery with moving parts, and occasional inclement weather. This work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles or gloves.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility: None.