Waste Collection Worker - G112

Company: Columbus Consolidated Government
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Major Duties and Responsibilities* Rides the back of the truck; grabs cans; empties cans into the truck.* Washes the truck twice a week.* Cleans fleet yard twice a week.* Assists in resolving complaints.* Performs other related duties as assigned.* Performs other related job duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* Knowledge of safety precautions.* Knowledge of department policies and procedures.* Skill in oral communication.* Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.* Ability to operate a motor vehicle.Minimum Educational and Training RequirementsKnowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.Physical RequirementsThe work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts heavy objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:* Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.* Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.* Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.* Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.* Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.* Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.* Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.* Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.* Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.* Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.* Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.* Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.* Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.* Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.* Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.* Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.* Standing - for sustained periods of time.* Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.* Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word* Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.* Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.* Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.* Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.* Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.* Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:* Low-cost Medical Insurance* Prescription Drug Plan* Dental Plan* Vision Plan* Flexible Spending Accounts* Life Insurance* Supplemental Life Insurance* Long Term Disability* Credit Union* Direct Deposit* 11 Paid Holidays* Vacation Leave* Sick Leave* PERK Time Off* Retirement Plan* Supplemental Retirement Plan* Free and Discounted Services* Employee Assistance ProgramTake advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.* Discounted Movie Tickets* Free Notary Services* Ride a Metra Bus for Free* Free Mulch* Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection* Sunray Cleaners discounts* Adopt a pet for Free from Animal Control* Driver's Training for Employee Dependents* Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts* River Center Discounts* Cell Phone Carrier DiscountsRetirement PlanThe Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.Supplemental Retirement PlanThe Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.01Which best describes your level of education?* No High School Diploma* GED* High School Diploma* Technical College* Some College* Associate's Degree* Bachelor's Degree* Master's Degree* Doctorate's Degree02Do you possess a valid Driver's License?* Yes* No03Please list and explain any work experience you have with safety precautions04Which best describes your level of written communication?* None* Beginner* Intermediate* Advanced05Which best describes your level of oral communication?* None* Beginner* Intermediate* AdvancedRequired QuestionAgency Columbus Consolidated GovernmentAddress 100 10th Street, West Wing, 1st floorColumbus, Georgia, 31902Phone 706-653-4059Website http://www.columbusga.org/

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