JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Refuse Collector

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  March 1997

 

ORG/POS #:  2110/1123

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To perform routine tasks in the collection and removal of refuse for the City of Little Rock.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives immediate supervision from the Foreman I (Solid Waste Collection).

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Empties contents of trash containers and lifts disposable containers into the sanitation truck.

 

2.         Operates a packer mechanism to compact collected refuse.

 

3.         Operates a dumping mechanism to remove refuse from the sanitation truck at the City Landfill.

 

4.         Washes and cleans the sanitation truck on assigned day.

 

5.         Provides directions to truck drivers by signaling to ensure safe driving and proper backing to dumping areas.

 

6.         Notifies driver of signal, brake lights and other equipment malfunctions.

 

7.         Provides information to new employees regarding safety precautions in refuse collection or disposal.

 

8.         Notifies members of the public of refuse materials which are prohibited by ordinance and rules or procedures.

 

9.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB SPECIFICATION

REFUSE COLLECTOR

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs routine unskilled labor in the collection and removal of refuse.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  March 1997

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Empties contents of trash containers and lifts disposable containers into the sanitation truck.

 

Operates a packer mechanism to compact collected refuse.

 

Operates a dumping mechanism to remove refuse from the sanitation truck at the City Landfill.

 

Washes and cleans the sanitation truck on assigned day.

 

Provides directions to truck drivers by signaling to ensure safe driving and proper backing to dumping areas.

 

Notifies driver of signal, brake lights and other equipment malfunctions.

 

Provides information to new employees regarding safety precautions in refuse collection or disposal.

 

Notifies members of the public of refuse materials which are prohibited by ordinance and rules or procedures.

 

Performs other related duties as required.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.

 

Ability to lift and carry weights of up to 75 pounds.

 

Ability to understand and follow simple oral instructions.

 

Ability to communicate tactfully with other employees and members of the public.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

At least one (1) year of experience performing manual labor; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

JOB TITLE:  Refuse Collector

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Physical Requirements	Yes	No
Lifting (lbs.)	60
Carrying (lbs.)	60
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)		ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)		ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

Work Environment	Yes	No
Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places	ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals	ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)		ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü