What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Waste Carrier position at Town of Normal?
Public Works Waste Division
One 6 month position available. Posting will remain active until filled.
Duties/Essential Job Functions
- Assists in maintaining clean, sanitary conditions in the community by way of a waste or recycle collection route, including reporting any items not collected.
- Operates a large vehicle during frequent start-stop operations, safely and efficiently.
- Maintains a close daily schedule for refuse or recycle collection.
- Maintains up-to-date records kept within the Waste Removal Division, such as equipment maintenance, route information, refuse cart program requirements and so forth.
- Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment in a safe and efficient operating condition, including greasing and washing.
- Pick up residential waste.
- Pick up landscape waste.
- A CDL license is preferred but not required.
Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
- Ability to learn the operation and maintenance of all equipment and procedures within the division.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other Town employees.
- Physical ability to perform a wide variety of manual labor in a wide variety of inclement weather, especially as it relates to the back, legs and arms.
- Some skill in operating heavy duty trucks.
Desirable Training and Experience
Graduation from standard high school or equivalent, or a vocational school and some experience in manual labor and driving a commercial motor vehicle.
The Town of Normal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Town of Normal does not use artificial intelligence to screen applications.
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17