What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waste Management Worker position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Waste Management Worker
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies
2
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Division
PUB WORKS SOLID WASTE
Requisition Number
2026149
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30am – 4:30pm; Alpha Essential-Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally schedule hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
N - Never
Pay Grade
GE03
Pay Basis
Weekly
Advertised Salary
$37,652-$50,000; Depending on qualifications and experience.
Job Description
This position is available for City employees, volunteers, temporary workers, and interns only
The Waste Management Division of Public Works is seeking dependable and self-motivated individuals to deliver essential quality services to the citizens of Chesapeake. The candidate selected for this position will pick up refuse cans from houses and/or business establishments and will dump the refuse into truck; will clear the refuse areas of loose debris and return cans, will operate packer equipment as needed to make room for additional refuse in the truck.
Duties include:
The Waste Management Division of Public Works is seeking dependable and self-motivated individuals to deliver essential quality services to the citizens of Chesapeake. The candidate selected for this position will pick up refuse cans from houses and/or business establishments and will dump the refuse into truck; will clear the refuse areas of loose debris and return cans, will operate packer equipment as needed to make room for additional refuse in the truck.
Duties include:
- directing traffic around the refuse truck and assisting the driver to avoid accidents.
- cleaning refuse truck and equipment.
- ensuring safety of refuse collection including wearing protective equipment, inspecting cans before handling, and watching for falling objects from the truck.
- and performing related tasks as necessary such as monitoring collection areas for children and adults.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one month of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: May require a Forklift Certification within six (6) months of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one month of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: May require a Forklift Certification within six (6) months of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/13/2026
Job Close Date
07/19/2026
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is available for City employees, volunteers, temporary workers, and interns only.
Selected candidates will be eligible for $2,000 sign-on bonus! Apply NOW!
Selected candidates will be eligible for $2,000 sign-on bonus! Apply NOW!
Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Sitting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Walking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Lifting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Carrying
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Reaching
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Handling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Kneeling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Crouching
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Twisting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Climbing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Balancing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Operates hydraulic packing systems.
Protective Equipment Required
Steel toed shoes, Class 3 safety vest, safety glasses, ear plugs
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
D = Daily
Chemical Hazards
D = Daily
Electrical Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Fire Hazards
D = Daily
Explosives
W = Several Times Per Week
Communicable Diseases
D = Daily
Physical Danger or Abuse
D = Daily
Other
If Other, Description
no response
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
D = Daily
Noise and Vibration
D = Daily
Fumes and Odors
D = Daily
Wetness/Humidity
D = Daily
Darkness or Poor Lighting
W = Several Times Per Week
Primary Work Location
Outdoors
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
no response
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $37,652 - $50,000