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City of Alabaster

Operator I - Public Works

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.

$37,735 / year median in Alabama

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Alabaster, AL Part Time Entry Level City of Alabaster
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE!
Operator I - Part Time $16.81 per hour This position will perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks to assist in the repair and maintenance of streets, garbage carts, storm drains, curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BY NOT LIMITED TO
Distribute and make repairs as needed to garbage carts Performs custodial work as required. Assist as needed with trash pickup and services. Respond to emergency and special event clean-ups. Attend and participate in safety meetings; abide by safety protocols and help maintain a safe working environment for self and others. May operate equipment including, but not limited to, bobcat, tractor, asphalt roller, street sweeper, rear load trash truck, and bucket truck as needed
Physical Requirements:
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Frequent standing, sitting, walking, using hands to operate tools or controls, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, climbing or balancing, and crawling. Up to 25 pounds frequently; up to 50 pounds frequently; up to 100 pounds occasionally. Extreme heat and cold, moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors, toxic chemicals, infectious diseases, electric shock, and loud noise.