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Refuse Collector, Sanitation

San Diego County Office of Education
Alexandria, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2025
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Description

The purpose of this classification is to collect garbage and yard trash on an assigned route as a worker on the back of a sanitation truck.

Examples of Duties

Retrieves garbage and yard trash bags from residential homes or businesses and empties them into the compactor of a sanitation truck; 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.

Collects miscellaneous items at requested sites and disposes of material appropriately.

Receives and responds to customer questions and complaints regarding problems pertaining to refuse; reports questions and complaints to direct supervisor.

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.

Cleans garbage truck daily to ensure sanitary working vehicle; removes litter from interior and washes down exterior.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review work status, exchange information, or resolve problems; responds to requests for service or assistance.

Prepares or completes time cards or other documents.

Typical 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.

The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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