Refuse Collector, Sanitation

City of Alexandria, LA • Full-time • Alexandria, Louisiana, United States • $24.96k / year • 1m ago

Refuse Collector, Sanitation

Employees & Public

Annual Salary: $24,960.00 Grade: 13

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government, Sanitation Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to collect garbage and yard trash on an assigned route as a worker on the back of a sanitation truck.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Retrieves garbage and yard trash bags from residential homes or businesses and empty them into the compactor of a sanitation truck and to ensure complete removal of all acceptable garbage or trash.

· Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

· Operates packer or lift mechanisms on garbage truck or other tools as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of shovels, pitchforks, yard rakes, and brooms.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED preferred; previous relevant work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. May require a valid driver's license. If license is required, must obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment in this position.

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, may work overtime, weekends and holidays.

Accepting applications: Until filled

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.

** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application.**

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318) 449- 5077 or (318)449-5030 Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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