What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refuse Collector I - 955 position at City of Columbia, MO?
The purpose of this job is to collect and transport refuse and recycling materials to appropriate facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Drives, rides, and/or stands on rear of rear load truck for collection of refuse/recycling material.
- Assists with collection of large items as necessary.
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections, basic vehicle maintenance, and fueling.
- Assists driver of assigned rear load truck with safety sensitive tasks.
- Services rear load dumpsters and roll carts.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
- Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has no fiscal responsibility.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experiencing driving a commercial vehicle.
Licenses or Certifications
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no airbrake restriction.
- Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Refuse/recycling truck operation.
- Safety standards and procedures.
- Job related rules and regulations.
Skill in:
- Operating a commercial vehicle in traffic and restrictive spaces.
- Navigating assigned route.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
Ability to:
- Follow written and verbal instructions.
- Read and interpret maps.
- Read and fill out forms.
- Maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Perform routine maintenance on large vehicles.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment
- Outdoor environment – Frequently/Often
- Street environment (near moving traffic) – Frequently/Often
- Vehicle – Frequently/Often
- Warehouse environment – Sometimes
- Shop environment – Sometimes
- Right of Way Environment – Frequently/Often
Exposures
- Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Frequently/Often
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Frequently/Often
- Communicable diseases – Frequently/Often
- Moving mechanical parts – Frequently/Often
- Fumes or airborne particles – Frequently/Often
- Toxic or caustic chemicals/substances – Frequently/Often
- Loud noises (85 decibels) -Frequently/Often
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Incumbents required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.
Hours/Days
HOURS: 7:30 A.M. – 4 P.M., Monday -Friday. In the event of a holiday, pick-up days are delayed by one day, and Saturdays are required.
Starting Salary
$24.55/hr
Pay Grade
106
Number of Positions Available
2
Deadline to Apply
04/05/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
HOURS: 7:30 A.M. – 4 P.M., Monday -Friday. In the event of a holiday, pick-up days are delayed by one day, and Saturdays are required.
This position is for Residential Curbside Collection (Recycling and/or Trash)
This position is for Residential Curbside Collection (Recycling and/or Trash)
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
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