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Lopez Dorada
3rd Shift Sanitation Tech
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
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.
$37,608 / year median in Oklahoma
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities:
Cleaning and sanitizing of various lines of equipment, floors, and walls. Dismantling and reassembling equipment to ensure sanitization. Handling high-pressure water and air hoses during the cleaning process. Uses chemicals, steam cleaners, and other equipment to facilitate cleaning. Cleaning product off the floor. Work in all areas of the plant including, but not limited to: grinding, blending, forming, packing production areas, and working outside picking up trash.Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as stated above. Must be able to stand, reach, handle, and/or feel continuously (67-100% of the time) Must be able to walk, lift, carry, push, and/or pull frequently (34-66% of the time) Must be able to work overhead, twist, climb ladders or stairs, balance, bend, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl occasionally (1-33% of the time) This description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the job incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties and responsibilities of employees assigned to this job. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:- Walk and stand
- Climb
- Bend forward
- Kneel down
- Crawl
- Wear a hip/backpack vacuum
- Reach and grasp
- Push and pull objects
- Lift and/or move up to 60+ lbs. using team lift techniques if items are too heavy. Sometimes over shoulder.
- Repetitive bending and lifting of items
- Repetitive arm movements.
- Hold/run high pressure hose for up to 4 hours a night while grasping a ball valve style nozzle.