- The Operator/Collector, Public Works is responsible for the collection of backdoor and curbside solid waste from residential and commercial establishments.
- In addition to curbside and back door waste collection, may also perform collection of litter along edges of streets and roadways, cutting grass and weeds and removal of waste from refuse vehicles.
- May drive and operate refuse trucks, small pick-ups, and other assigned refuse collections vehicles to and from pick up locations.
- Rides refuse collection vehicle to and from work sites.
- May operate other equipment, such as knuckle boom.
- Shall perform preventative maintenance to equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates ability to perform assigned tasks.
- Frequent use of heavy power-driven maintenance equipment, such as tracked hydraulic excavator, backhoes, graders, and front-end loaders, as well as hand tools, chain saws, grinders, drill presses, and jackhammers.
- Work is performed in an environment with constant noise; exposure to gases, solvents, fumes, dust, grease, and oils; exposure to moving equipment, electrical current, biting insects, and poison oak; may be exposed to hazards associated with underground excavations.
Work hours may be irregular due to seasonal conditions. Qualifications
- Must possess a Class A CDL Louisiana Driver's License
- Frequently stand and walk; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces.
- Requires normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; finger dexterity and arm-hand steadiness to use a variety of hand and power tools and operate equipment; ability to use feet to operate control pedals on equipment; must be able to reach and lift arms above the shoulder; ability to lift material weighing over 40 #
- with assistance, ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication.
LOCATION Shreveport, Louisiana 71104
PAY $13 to 21