Part-Time Refuse Collector (2 Positions)

Salary: $22.00 Hourly Location : Penn Valley, PA 19072 Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: Department: Public Works Division: Refuse and Recycling Opening Date: 09/06/2024 Hours: Average 29 hours per week Selection Criteria: Based on education, work experience, merit, training, employee record, testing and interview. Summary A Part-Time Refuse Collector is responsible for manual work which requires no technical skill involving the collection and emptying of refuse containers. Work involves responsibility for moving refuse containers to the refuse truck, dumping containers, operating compactor and returning containers to proper pickup site. Duties include collecting recyclables, shrubs, tree trimmings and leaves. This position also has the responsibility for making routine decisions regarding established collection procedures. The work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability in heavy manual labor operations. Works under the immediate supervision of a Refuse Crew Leader. Duties Moves containers from rear of homes to the curb, dumps container contents into the refuse hopper and returns containers to pick up site; picks up site litter and puts in truck. Walks considerable distances and in all weather conditions. Operates hydraulic lifts and packing apparatus on refuse truck. May work at the transfer station performing skilled duties, as assigned (scale house, compactor, etc.) Collects refuse and recycling from Township parks and other designated township facilities as identified by management. Works on trucks picking up shrubs, tree trimmings, leaves and/or recyclables. Responsible for housekeeping at Koegel complex. May be assigned to other Public Works divisions to perform required duties. Performs related work as required. Qualifications High school diploma or the equivalent, plus one year of experience in heavy manual labor. Possession of a valid driver's license is desired. Commercial driver's license is preferred. Some knowledge of hand tools and refuse collection practices. Good skill in safely and efficiently lifting and carrying heavy objects. Good ability to learn the occupational hazards and exercise the safety precautions of sanitary work. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the general public. Physical Requirements Ability to stand for a minimum of 1 up to 8 hours and walk for a minimum of 1 up to 8 hours per workday. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, crouch, kneel, lift and push/pull up to 75% of the workday. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools, equipment and materials for up to 68% of the workday and lift and carry in excess of 100 pounds of tools, equipment and materials for up to 35% of the workday. Ability to use both hands for simple grasping and firm grasping of tools, equipment and objects. Ability to perform job functions using safety precautions around moving machinery and traffic. Ability to perform job functions using safety precautions where loud noises may be present. Ability to perform job functions in all types of weather and temperatures. Ability to perform job functions using safety precautions where environmental conditions may be challenging. This position is not eligible for Township-paid fringe benefits. 01 Do you a high school diploma or the equivalent? Yes No 02 List the number of years of heavy manual labor experience you have. 03 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2024-11-02