Collects waste and garbage on assigned route. Collects waste, garbage, and other miscellaneous items from curbside and brings to the back of the truck, takes cans back to the curb. Packs trash into the back of the truck. Picks up limbs from fallen trees. Assures that work area is cleaned prior to getting back on vehicle. Responds to questions pertaining to trash from the general public. Performs welding and repair work on yard containers. May fill in for Sanitation Driver as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED; no prior experience or training is required; or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Operator's Driver's License required. Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred to allow incumbent to work on occasional temporary assignment as a Sanitation Driver; CDL required for career progression.

Knowledge of:

General knowledge of waste collection methods and equipment.

Skill in:

Collecting garbage, waste and refuse.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Working Conditions:

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions. The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately loud.