Sanitation Collector – College Park

Sanitation Collector

Salary Min. $31,970 – Mid. $38, 078

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

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 Superintendent.

SPECIFIC 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 Superintendent; Cleans sanitation truck daily; May assist other Public Works divisions in the maintenance of City grounds and streets; Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

SANITATION COLLECTOR II: High School diploma or equivalent; one (1) to three (3) years of related experience; must obtain and maintain a valid State of Georgia (Class B) CDL license six months after hired date;