Seasonal Senior Refuse Collector

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Seasonal Senior Refuse Collector

Salary

$32.84 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Temporary Full-Time

Job Number

3968-1-2025-Seas. Sr. Ref.

Department

Public Works

Division

PW250430 - PW Solid Waste Collection

Opening Date

01/06/2025

Closing Date

1/29/2025 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CIPEC

Occupational Group

Non-Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Public Works

Recruitment

Entrance

Selection Method

Those applicants deemed most qualified based on an evaluation of education and experience will be considered for employment. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to the closing date.

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Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general supervision to direct and participate in the collection of residential refuse on an assigned route. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the refuse truck. Work assignments are received from a foreman who reviews work through observation and investigation of customer complaints.

This position is a seasonal 8-month assignment during April through November.

Assigned work hours: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday including some Saturdays and holidays.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and

• One year experience in driving heavy commercial trucks, or

• Any equivalent combination in which additional experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Required Special Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Iowa Class B CDL allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.

• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.

  *Include your Motor Vehicle Record with your application if you possess an out of state license.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Checks assigned refuse truck; reports mechanical or other problems to a superior; operates truck in refuse collection activities.

• Picks up and empties garbage and refuse into proper collection containers; empties container into refuse truck; picks up other debris and places in truck.

• Tags refuse not acceptable for collection to inform customers of proper collection procedures.

• Operates mechanisms for loading, compressing, and dumping garbage and refuse.

• May make minor repairs to truck or other equipment.

• Periodically washes and cleans refuse truck.

• Performs related work as required.