Refuse Collector Trainee

2 weeks ago

Columbia, Missouri, United States City of Columbia, MO Full time $28,000 - $42,000 per year

Learn to operate a variety of motorized equipment and perform manual laboring tasks Participate in Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training with goal of obtaining CDL.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:

  • Participate in CDL training.

Perform manual work collecting refuse and recycling.

  • Operate a variety of commercial refuse collection vehicles.

  • Perform manual labor.

ANCILLARYFUNCTIONS:

  • Perform custodial tasks in the general housekeeping of the facility, including sweeping and, cleaning floors.

  • Maintain appearance of facility grounds by clearing debris and sweeping curbs/walkways.

  • Maintain work unit files and records.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

  • Ability to learn safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of motorized equipment.

  • Ability to learn how to operate motorized equipment in a safe and effective manner.

  • Ability to use various hand tools.

  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

  • Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.

  • Ability to work cooperatively with other employees.

PHYSICALABILITIES:

  • Ability to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.

  • Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.

  • Must have clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, ability to identify and distinguish colors, good peripheral vision, and precise hand-eye coordination.

  • May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

  • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

  • Ability to successfully complete CDL training and obtain CDL license within 6 months of hire.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain DOT medical certification.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Starting Salary

$20/hr

Open Until Filled

No

Deadline to Apply

09/30/2026

Number of Positions Available

multiple

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position eligible for offer of health insurance.

Temporary employees shall have no other benefits except as required by law.

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