Refuse Collector II

The purpose of this job is to use complex equipment to collect and transport refuse, recycling, and bulk waste. Conducts inspections. Serves as the lead refuse collector for a rear load truck and works independently operating a front load truck, roll-off truck and automated side loading truck.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Serves as lead refuse collector for two-person collection vehicle in collection and transportation of refuse and recycling materials.

• Operates roll-off truck, front load truck, rear load truck and automated side loading truck in the collection and transportation of refuse and recycling materials. Empties dumpsters and roll carts; conducts bulk pickups. Drives truck to and from collection and dump sites.

• Drives, rides, and/or stands on rear of truck for collection of refuse/recycling material.

• Assists with collection of large items as necessary.

• Ensures safety procedures are followed.

• Provides training and guidance to other employees.

• Performs maintenance related to trucks, dumpsters, and compactors.

• Conducts pre and post-trip inspections.

• Completes and updates route sheets, check lists and service request forms.

• Assists with additional route(s) as needed.

• Completes paperwork as required.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1 to 3 years' experience driving a commercial vehicle.

Licenses or Certifications

• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no airbrake restriction.

• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Complex equipment used to collect and transport refuse, recycling and bulk waste.

• Safety standards and procedures.

• Job related rules and regulations.

Skill in:

• Operating a commercial vehicle in traffic and restrictive spaces.
• Using various hand tools and related equipment to repair refuse containers.
• Following written and verbal instructions.
• Working independently and with others.

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.

Ability to:

• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Provide high levels of effective customer service.
• Manage time effectively.
• Read and fill out forms.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Perform routine maintenance on large vehicles.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment

• Outdoor environment – Frequently/Often
• Street environment (near moving traffic) – Frequently/Often
• Construction site – Frequently/Often
• Vehicle – Frequently/Often
• Warehouse environment – Sometimes
• Shop environment – Sometimes
• Right of Way Environment – Frequently/Often

Exposures

• Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Frequently/Often
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Frequently/Often
• Communicable diseases – Frequently/Often
• Moving mechanical parts – Frequently/Often
• Fumes or airborne particles – Frequently/Often
• Toxic or caustic chemicals/substances – Frequently/Often
• Loud noises (85+ decibels) -Frequently/Often

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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Incumbents required 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.

Hours/Days

Starting Salary

$26.32/hr

Pay Grade

107

Number of Positions Available

1

Deadline to Apply

12/03/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday

In the event of a holiday, pick-up days are delayed by one day, and Saturdays are required.

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call CITY

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

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