City of Shreveport · 1 week ago
Refuse Collector
Shreveport, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCity of Shreveport is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the community, and they are seeking a Refuse Collector to handle the collection of solid waste from residential and commercial establishments. The role involves performing various duties related to waste collection and disposal, often working outdoors and requiring physical stamina.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
In addition to curbside and back door waste collection, may also perform collection of litter along edges of streets and roadways, cutting grass and weeds and removal of waste from refuse vehicles
Works outside more than 75% of the time performing elemental heavy work on occasion very heavy work, concerning refuse collection and disposal
Rides Refuse Collection Vehicle to and from work sites
On site, walks at fast pace to and from refuse pickup points; lifts, carries, and dumps filled City container into vehicle
Lifts, carries and dumps trash left at curbs; dead and broken tree branches and limbs; cut grass and raked leaves; dead animals; and other refuse, trash and litter
Helps remove contents of vehicle at Incinerator plant or designated Landfill
Helps clean and service refuse collection vehicles
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Demonstrates ability to perform assigned tasks
Frequently stand and walk; walk for long distances and on sloped round and slippery and uneven surfaces
Normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; finger dexterity and arm-hand steadiness to use a variety of hand and power tools and operate equipment; ability to use feet to operate control pedals on equipment
Must be able to reach and lift arms above the shoulder; ability to lift material weighing over 100 lbs. with assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch
Corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication
Ability to wear safety and protective clothing such as hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, respirators, gloves, boots, and chemical resistant clothing
Use of heavy power-driven maintenance equipment, such as tracked hydraulic excavator, backhoes, graders, and front end loaders, as well as hand tools, chain saws, grinders, drill presses, and jackhammers
Work is performed outside in varying temperatures, weather, and humidity conditions; some work is performed alone and in remote locations
Work is performed in an environment with constant noise; exposure to gases, solvents, fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment, electrical current, biting insects, and poison oak; may be exposed to hazards associated with underground excavations
Work hours may be irregular due to seasonal conditions
Constant contact with staff and the public
Travel will be required locally from location to location to accomplish job assignments and visit job sites
Benefits
Vacation and sick leave
Health, dental and vision insurance
10 paid holidays per calendar year
Long term disability
Company
City of Shreveport
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shocker Creal
Chief Technology Officer
Alexis James, MBA
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
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