Public Works Crew Member

Assigned duties will include collecting municipal garbage, yard waste, and refuse from residences and businesses. Work occurs in all weather conditions and may include working holidays and working overtime. Work is supervised by the Public Works director, Mayor, and City Council, and is evaluated for efficiency and work completion according to department and community standards to enhance overall appearance of City structures.

Collects residential/ commercial waste, brush leaves, and place into sanitation vehicle, on assigned route. Mow grass and weed eat. (Ability to operate a 0-turn). Participates in routine cleaning of vehicles, including tasks such as washing, and cleaning interior Operates compactor mechanism at rear of refuse collection vehicle. Assists with maintenance of equipment including fuel, oil, lubrication, tire maintenance, repair, and washing. Required to assist with various collection programs other than refuse collection such as residential/ commercial waste, recycling collection, and bulky item collection. Performs other duties as required

• General knowledge of manual labor and maintenance work performed by a municipality Ability understand and follow oral or written instructions given by a supervisor Ability to perform manual labor tasks such as seeding, disbursing straw, fertilizing, mowing, shoveling, raking, and erecting proper signage to denote crews Ability to identify and report maintenance needs or safety issues to a supervisor Some knowledge of truck operation and maintenance Ability to read and record numbers accurately Some knowledge of geographical location of Town streets Physical ability to walk and stand for long periods of time 2 Physical ability to perform duties in heavy traffic and under adverse weather conditions Ability to work as part of a team in a variety of weather conditions
• Must have good driving record!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a clean driving record?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• High Shoals, NC 28077 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person