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Waste Collection Specialist

2 months ago

Charleston, West Virginia, United States City of Roanoke, Virginia Full time
Position Overview:

Job Summary

The City of Roanoke is in search of a dedicated Waste Collection Specialist to engage in essential tasks related to the collection of solid waste, bulk items, and recyclable materials. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maneuvering refuse carts from designated areas to collection vehicles for disposal; sorting recyclable materials at the curbside from designated containers and ensuring proper placement in the truck; retrieving refuse containers from commercial establishments and transferring contents into the collection vehicle; and gathering bulk and brush items from streets and alleys for proper disposal. Additionally, the candidate will operate machinery for loading, compressing, and unloading waste; assist in the unloading process at disposal facilities; maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment according to departmental standards; and report any violations of waste management regulations to the supervising driver. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with one to three months of relevant experience or training in heavy manual labor, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognizing the value of varied perspectives and experiences among our employees. Our culture promotes open communication and encourages continuous learning, with a focus on actions that support acceptance and understanding. This approach helps us create a welcoming work environment that enhances service delivery and contributes to a vibrant community.

This is a non-exempt role. Key Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES
Engage in the collection of solid waste, bulk items, and recyclables.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:

- Maneuvering refuse carts from designated locations to collection vehicles for disposal
- Sorting recyclable materials at the curbside from designated containers and ensuring proper placement in the truck
- Retrieving refuse containers from businesses and transferring contents into the collection vehicle
- Collecting bulk items and brush from streets and alleys for disposal
- Operating machinery for loading, compressing, and unloading waste
- Assisting in the unloading process at disposal facilities
- Maintaining cleanliness around refuse containers and carts
- Cleaning vehicles and equipment in accordance with departmental policies
- Reporting any violations of waste management regulations to the supervising driver.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS
To successfully perform this role, candidates must be able to fulfill each essential duty effectively. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A high school diploma or GED is required; one to three months of relevant experience or training in heavy manual labor is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, as well as follow specific oral directives.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions. Ability to handle standardized situations with minimal variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and communicate verbally. Employees frequently must stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The role requires frequent lifting and/or moving of items up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Employees frequently encounter wet and/or humid conditions and may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the position and is not intended to detail every task or duty associated with the role.