Crew Worker - Sanitation - City of Hattiesburg

Department: Public Works Division: Sanitation Rate of Pay: $15.00/hr Nature of Work: Responsible for keeping streets of city free of garbage and trash using scheduled intervals for pickup. Examples of Work:• Pick up residential and commercial garbage on a regular basis• Collect garbage and trash from streets, put such items in truck and deliver to landfill for disposal• Complete all scheduled garbage routes• Take collected garbage to the proper dump location• Dump garbage at the authorized location• Make special garbage pick-ups as scheduled• Make sure route is clean• Pick up dead animals and animal feces• Wash and clean truck• Write reports on mileage and loads• May supervise other crew workers• Daily maintenance of departmental vehicles• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment by checking tire pressures, oil and fluid levels and pressures before each run• Complete weekly schedule maintenance on trucks• Clean trucks at the end of each day• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent. Will be exposed to chemical and/or hazardous materials on a daily basis with waste, dead animals, etc. Will be working in extreme weather conditions. Must have a valid MS driver's license. Position involves heavy lifting, and climbing. Must have good communication skills and have the ability to follow instructions. Must be dependable.