SOLID WASTE WORKER
Category: Full-Time
Status: Open
Hourly: Min $18.634- Mid $23.293
Published: May 4, 2026
Closing: Until Filled DEFINITION To perform heavy manual labor in the collection and the removal of refuse, trash, brush, and solid waste.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from higher level solid waste personnel.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

Proper lifting techniques.
Refuse collection equipment operations.
Rules, policies, and procedures relating to refuse collection and safety.

Ability to:

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.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Some experience in heavy manual labor and completion of formal or informal training sufficient to read and write at a level *Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
*Duties, responsibilities, and actions may change at any time with or without notice.

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Solid Waste Worker

Solid Waste Worker

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