Solid Waste Worker

Town of Front Royal

Front Royal, VA

The Town is seeking a Solid Waste Worker to join our Public Works Department. Solid Waste Workers perform manual labor picking up trash and recycling materials from residential homes and business locations and are essential in keeping our community clean. Individuals in this position are required to work in all adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, snow, ice and rain. Must be able to ride on the back of a moving truck. The starting pay is $18.51/hourly without a CDL and $19.44/hourly with a CDL.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits:

14 Observed Holidays
Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan through Virginia Retirement System
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance

Schedule:

Monday through Friday
7:00am to 3:00pm
Overtime as needed
Weekend Availability for Town related events
After Hours Availability for Town related events

All new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. A conditional offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of a physical exam that includes alcohol and drug testing.

The Town of Front Royal is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical/mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Collect municipal solid waste, recyclables and large item collections
Drive a sanitation truck and other trash collection equipment
Move cans or containers placed for collection and dumps into trucks and operate packer equipment
Clean area around recycle ramp
Direct traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas
Pick up limbs, leaves and other yard waste
Clean refuse truck and equipment regularly
Assist with sorting and processing recyclable materials
Assist with snow and ice removal
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Education: High School diploma/GED
Valid Virginia driver's license
Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement within six (6) months of employment

Qualifications

Knowledge of occupational hazards connected with the work and safety precautions used by the department
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws of the road and traffic
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
Ability to prioritize, multitask and complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
Ability to perform heavy physical labor
Ability to follow directions
Ability to perform continuous manual labor at a steady pace in adverse weather conditions
Ability to follow safety regulations established by OSHA and the Town of Front Royal

Work Environment

Outdoors; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils

Physical Demands

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling; visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities;