Job GA-Solid Waste Helper

Job description

A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the United States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence, and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard! Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.

OUR IMMEDIATE NEED

A & Associates is looking for a punctual sanitation worker who will be responsible for collecting the garbage and recyclables of communities, businesses, and organizations. Your duties will include disposing of hazardous waste correctly and ensuring that there is no garbage left on the streets or in natural areas. To be successful as a sanitation worker you must display physical fitness and dexterity in order to perform the job effectively. You will also have knowledge of different waste types and follow protocols for dumping garbage correctly.

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, collects residential and commercial refuse on designated routes and assists in completion of all routes; and perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Eighth grade. Must be able to lift and handle 50 pounds and work four ten-hour days and all holidays.

NATURE OF WORK

This is heavy manual labor in the collection and disposal of refuse and recyclable material, including yard trash. Employees in this class perform routine work as part of a crew in collecting garbage, refuse, recyclables, yard trash and other waste materials, and in transporting them to the designated disposal and recycling locations. Work is characterized by the necessity for considerable physical exertion and by close daily contact with unpleasant materials. Employees are expected to work out-of-doors regardless of weather. All work is closely supervised by the truck driver in charge of the crew

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Performs waste, recyclable, and yard trash pickup at garbage disposal areas of commercial, residential, and other designated locations. Performs curbside pickup in residential areas. Uses pitchforks, shovels, and similar hand tools to pick up general refuse, garbage, recyclables, trash, and yard trash from curbside and other areas as instructed. Rides with truck to disposal locations and/or recycling centers; assists truck operator and disposal personnel in off-loading. Assists truck driver in fueling and checking all fluid levels of assigned truck, including spares; cleans out trucks, including cab interior, daily, upon route completion. Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Ability and willingness to work with unpleasant waste materials. Ability to use simple hand tools. Sufficient physical strength and ability to lift, move, and carry very heavy objects. Willingness to work under all conditions of weather.

COMPENSATION

Pay for this position starts at $14.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn overtime.

EEO STATEMENT

A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person