Sanitation Worker

1 month ago

Starkville, Mississippi, United States City of Starkville Full time
Job Summary

This is a seasonal position not to exceed 4.5 months. As a Sanitation Worker, you will be responsible for collecting residential garbage, trash, and other solid waste in containers, bags, and cans. You will work as a member of a team assigned to a truck and under the general supervision of the crew leader.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collect containerized, bagged, or spilled garbage and place it into a packer truck; return permanent containers to their original locations; collect trash and waste from roadsides and right-of-way.
  • Operate a packing device on the truck to compress garbage; ride the rear platform of the truck to pick-up locations.
  • Assist the driver in backing and turning in difficult locations through direction of traffic and advice to the truck driver.
  • Wash the truck upon completion of work.
  • Report equipment damage or malfunction to the truck driver.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Possession of Commercial Driver's License Class B (preferred).
  • Two (2) years of considerable experience in Operations and Maintenance of Collection Systems (preferred).
Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed outside in and around heavy traffic in sometimes adverse weather conditions. Work exposes the employee to hazards associated with traffic, chemicals, fumes, bees, dust, vibrations from machinery or blasting, and loud noise levels. Protective equipment is required such as gloves, orange vests, protective eyewear, work shoes or boots, and coveralls.

The employee must occasionally travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation, and verbally communicate to exchange information.

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