Solid Waste Worker

Solid Waste WorkerThe Town is seeking a Solid Waste Worker to join our Public Works Department. Solid Waste Workers perform manual labor picking up trash and recycling materials from residential homes and business locations and are essential in keeping our community clean. Individuals in this position are required to work in all adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, snow, ice and rain. Must be able to ride on the back of a moving truck. The starting pay is $18.51/hourly without a CDL and $19.44/hourly with a CDL.FLSA Status: Non-ExemptBenefits:14 Observed HolidaysHealth, Dental, Vision & WellnessEmployee Assistance ProgramRetirement Plan through Virginia Retirement SystemTuition ReimbursementPaid Time OffDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceSchedule:Monday through Friday7:00am to 3:00pmOvertime as neededWeekend Availability for Town related eventsAfter Hours Availability for Town related eventsAll new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. A conditional offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of a physical exam that includes alcohol and drug testing. The Town of Front Royal is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical/mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status.Collect municipal solid waste, recyclables and large item collectionsDrive a sanitation truck and other trash collection equipmentMove cans or containers placed for collection and dumps into trucks and operate packer equipmentClean area around recycle rampDirect traffic and guides truck operator in congested areasPick up limbs, leaves and other yard wasteClean refuse truck and equipment regularlyAssist with sorting and processing recyclable materialsAssist with snow and ice removalPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisorRequirements:Education: High School diploma/GEDValid Virginia driver's licenseClass B CDL with air brakes endorsement within six (6) months of employmentQualifications:Knowledge of occupational hazards connected with the work and safety precautions used by the departmentKnowledge of rules, regulations, and laws of the road and trafficAbility to communicate in a clear and concise mannerAbility to prioritize, multitask and complete tasks in a timely mannerAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the publicAbility to perform heavy physical laborAbility to follow directionsAbility to perform continuous manual labor at a steady pace in adverse weather conditionsAbility to follow safety regulations established by OSHA and the Town of Front RoyalWork Environment:Outdoors; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oilsPhysical Demands:This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling; visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities;