TRASH HELPER

A & Associates is looking for eager and professional candidates to work as full time and part time Trash Helpers.

SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, collects residential and commercial refuse on designated routes and assists in completion of all routes; and perform related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift and handle 50 pounds.

NATURE OF WORK

This is heavy manual labor in the collection and disposal of refuse and recyclable material, including yard trash. Employees in this class perform routine work as part of a crew in collecting garbage, refuse, recyclables, yard trash and other waste materials, and in transporting them to the designated disposal and recycling locations. Work is characterized by the necessity for considerable physical exertion and by close daily contact with unpleasant materials. Employees are expected to work out-of-doors regardless of weather. Responsible for picking up brush and general clean up. All work is closely supervised by the truck driver in charge of the crew.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Performs waste, recyclable, and yard trash pickup at garbage disposal areas of commercial, residential, and other designated locations. Performs curbside pickup in residential areas. Loading sanitation/brush trucks, lifting trash and recycle items. Uses pitchforks, shovels, and similar hand tools to pick up general refuse, garbage, recyclables, trash as instructed. Rides with truck to disposal locations and/or recycling centers; assists truck operator and disposal personnel in off-loading. Assists truck driver in fueling and checking all fluid levels of assigned truck, including spares; cleans out trucks, including cab interior, daily, upon route completion. Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Ability and willingness to work with unpleasant waste materials. Ability to use simple hand tools. Sufficient physical strength and ability to lift, move, and carry very heavy objects. Willingness to work under all conditions of weather.