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GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs responsible unskilled work in the collection of solid waste; does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Picks up refuse containers, trash, recyclable's, etc. from residence or business establishments and dumps into truck;

Operates packer equipment;

Replaces lids, cleans area around cans;

Picks up discarded furniture, household appliances, limbs, brush, leaves, and other items placed at curbside;

Directs traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas;

Helps unload truck at disposal site.

RELATED TASKS:

Assists driver in checking truck and packer for proper operation;

Cleans refuse truck and equipment;

Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a rapid pace; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade and some experience performing heavy manual labor.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift, articles weighing up to 50 lbs., and carry articles up to 30 lbs. Must be able to wear safety glasses, goggles, safety belt, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, faceshield, and gloves. Exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, noise, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke, toxic metals, and moving mechanical parts.

City of Boca Raton

REFUSE COLLECTOR

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