Sanitation Laborer

This is a seasonal position with the City of Starkville, responsible for collecting residential garbage, trash, and other solid waste. The successful candidate will work as a member of a team assigned to a truck, under the general supervision of the crew leader.

• Collects containerized, bagged, or spilled garbage and places it into packer truck; returns permanent containers to original locations; collects trash and waste from roadsides and right-of-way.
• Operates packing device on truck to compress garbage; rides rear platform of truck to pick-up locations.
• Assists driver in backing and turning in difficult locations through direction of traffic and advice to the truck driver.
• Washes truck upon completion of work.
• Reports equipment damage or malfunction to the truck driver.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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).

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.