Refuse Collector Lead (BEACH) bei City of Norfolk, VA

About the Department

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications.  Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.  With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself.   Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Department of Public Works builds, maintains, and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolk’s citizens, businesses, and visitors, including the City’s Storm Water System, Street Network and Waste Management and Recycling Systems. The Department is comprised of 9 divisions that function collectively to make your commute safe and efficient, your neighborhood more attractive, and the streets and sidewalks clean and well-maintained. The City of Norfolk’s department of Public Works is seeking a Refuse Collector Lead for our new (BEACH) program, within our Waste Management Division. This position will be responsible for collecting Waste from residential properties according to an assigned route, Maintains and monitors the truck for any necessary repairs, community education initiatives, and operational support for special events. Operating utility vehicles (e.g. Kubotas), aiding the BEACH Strike Team in outreach activities, and performing cleanup tasks during daytime and late evening shifts, including weekends and holidays. 

Collects Waste from residential properties according to an assigned route. Supports the cleanliness, safety, and environmental integrity of coastal and beach areas under the BEACH (Beautification, Environmental Awareness, and Coastal Health) Program. Collects Waste from residential property according to an assigned route. Maintains and monitors the truck for any necessary repairs.

Position Duties

Essential functions include but are not limited to:
 

• Collects and disposes of Waste by operating either an automated, boom, semi-automated, or rear -loader truck, using the truck to pick up ninety-gallon garbage cans, furniture, tree limbs, etc. from the curb, replacing damaged trash cans as needed and traveling to the transfer station to empty the truck. Lift boxes, bags of yard waste, furniture, tree limbs, etc. into collection truck; places waste, furniture and other refuse into collection trucks.
• Maintains the truck by filling the vehicle with fuel, washing and sweeping it out, and ensuring that the brake and back up lights are functioning properly.
• Monitors crew activities by training employees on safety procedures, observing their performance, and investing public concerns.
• Conducts CDL Pre- Trip and Post -Trip Inspections on each vehicle assigned to drivers on their team.
• Reviews all reports submitted by assigned drivers to ensure completion and accuracy.
• Interacts with citizens by explaining refuse collection codes and procedures.
• Assists the BEACH strike team in environmental education efforts, including event setup, public interaction, and information dissemination.
• Participates in special events and community cleanup campaigns, including preparation, execution, and takedown.
• Completes basic logs, reports, and documentation as directed.
• Maintains cleanliness of public access areas, rest areas, and trash/recycling receptacles.
• Assists in Collections when the BEACH area is closed or during emergency situations and storms, snow, ice as determined by the Superintendent.

Minimum Qualifications

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Four years' experience in refuse collection or related.

Other Qualifications

• Valid CDL Driver's License.
• Must successfully pass all entry level testing and assessments.

Working Hours:

• Saturday – Wednesday from / 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM through Labor Day then 7:00 AM -3:30 PM through Memorial Day / 40 hours per week

• Thursday- Monday from 11:30 AM-7:00PM through Labor Day, then 7:00 AM -3:30 PM through Memorial Day / 40 hours Per week

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