Refuse Collector Job Description Template

Job title

Refuse Collector

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable refuse collector to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will drive collection routes safely, operate automated arms and compactors and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Drive collection routes safely
• Operate automated arms and compactors
• Collect trash, recycling and yard waste
• Inspect trucks before and after routes
• Check containers for contamination or hazardous items
• Haul loads to landfills and recycling facilities
• Report missed pickups, damage and safety issues
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• No formal educational credential
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of commercial truck driving and automated arm operation
• Reliability and safety awareness
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• CDL Class B
• SWANA certifications
• Defensive driving training
• Experience with side-loader, rear-loader and front-loader trucks

Skills

• Pre-trip inspections
• Route navigation
• Backing and maneuvering
• Load and weight management
• Customer courtesy
• Independence

Work environment and schedule

Collectors work outdoors in all weather on streets and alleys, operating heavy trucks around traffic, pedestrians and obstacles. The work involves odors and, for helpers, lifting. Shifts usually start very early in the morning and end in the early afternoon. Holidays and storms can bring extra hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.