SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR

Job Title

Waste Collection Crew Member

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to perform regularly scheduled manual collections of trash, yard waste, bulky items, deceased animals, and other special waste from residential properties and small businesses, and to dispose of the waste appropriately.

Essential Functions

Rides with a refuse truck to collect waste; pushes carts to the refuse truck, empties cart into truck, and returns carts to curb; collects trash from residents that are unable to place waste to the curb; collects trash from cans and bins; ensures work areas are left in a clean and tidy condition; operates compaction unit of truck, assists with unloading the truck at the landfill or transfer station; assists the driver in backing truck by giving directions; manually collects bulky waste, yard waste and brush; removes litter from rights-of-way and deceased animals from roadways.

Assists with maintenance of rear loading vehicles; ensures truck parking areas are kept clean; assists vehicle operator with pre and post trip inspections of the vehicle; and cleans vehicles.

Assists with special projects, festivals and storms; maintains festival grounds at special events; and collects debris after natural disasters and loads debris into collection vehicles.

Ensures all proper tools are in working order; and maintains a clean and organized vehicle.

Makes collection decisions.

Speaks with customers regarding complaints and or questions and notifies driver and supervisor when collection issues arise.

Completes all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Department and safety rules, regulations, and procedures. Geographic layout of town, including street names and routes. Refuse collection procedures.

Ability to: Follow written and oral instructions. Understand and follow all safety rules and procedures. Use web-based software systems. Use Microsoft Office tools relevant to the position. Solve problems and make sound decisions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECT.

Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience A minimum of 1 year of related experience is required.

What are the safety considerations for this job? As a safety sensitive employee, you will be subject to the Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace policy. You will be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy. A valid NC driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.

Supplemental Information

The Town of Chapel Hill has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. The Town of Chapel Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.