Litter Control

Job Title:                   Litter Control 

Department:             Litter - Public Works

Rate:                           Grade 8     Step 1   

Hours:                       Day Hours  -  Occasional overtime required

Summary:

This employee performs litter control activities on City roads and right-of-ways on assigned routes.  The employee maintains a log of activities, notes and reports illegal dump sites. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Picks up the trash and debris on assigned routes within the city limits of Alexander City
• Operates City vehicle and trailer (if required)
• Conducts routine and special pickups as needed
• Initiates appropriate actions to safeguard workers and ensure hazardous waste is properly handled and disposed of in an approved manner 
• Takes waste/litter to appropriate dump facility 
• Performs administrative functions to document daily activities
• Reports all problems or unusual situations to supervisor
• Ability to work without direct supervision 
• Assist other departments as needed 
• Performs others related duties as assigned     

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have knowledge of City streets
• Possess a valid driving license
• Must have a driving record suitable for insurability 
• Ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and patient manner
• Must be physically able to perform the functions of the job    

Physical Requirements:

Bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling and lifting.  Walking for extended periods of time.  Performing manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions (temperatures of over 90 degrees and below 32 degrees).  Exposure to air contaminants, noise and vibration. 

Posting Dates:  5/18/22 – 5/25/22

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782.  Seniority alone will not be the determining factor.  Applicants must meet all requirements.  

External applicants may come to City Hall to submit an application, or obtain one from the City website at alexandercityal.gov.

City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer