Sanitation Worker

Starting Pay Rate: $15.87/hr

5% pay increase at the completion of 6 month probationary period taking rate to $16.66 per hour.

Position works Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm with occasional overtime.

This position is involved in the collection of residential and commercial solid waste which includes removal of brush, leaves, and bulky items such as furniture, appliances, and electronics; residential and commercial curbside recyclables collection; commercial corrugated cardboard collection.

Position rides the back of the truck and manually lifts waste and recycling containers, emptying contents into the truck; screens out items that cannot be picked up and providing/leaving explanation for homeowner. Position also watches for traffic, directs traffic around the truck as needed, and assists with washing and cleaning the truck. Position will also perform other duties as assigned such as assisting with snow removal, loading salt, ice and spreaders, various maintenance duties, special events, and other manual tasks.

Education and Experience: Ability to read and write and to perform heavy manual labor tasks involved in sanitation collection; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Working Conditions: Frequent exposure of up to 80% of work time to dirt, dust, extreme weather temperatures, noise, and noxious fumes and odors, and potentially hazardous waste and chemicals.

Physical Abilities: Must be able to perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions

Must be able to perform heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to make visual inspections of work assigned and completed.

The City offers a generous benefit package including membership in the NC Local Government Retirement System; 401k match; 100% (employee-only) paid health, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid sick days, onsite Employee Health and Wellness Center, fitness reimbursement program, and a variety of voluntary products and other employee benefits to meet your needs.

If interested please complete the City of Brevard application at https://www.cityofbrevard.com/Jobs.aspx

The City of Brevard is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.87 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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