Garbage Collector - Charleston, United States - City of Charleston, SC

Description

Salary : $37, $39,312.00 Annually

Location : Charleston, SC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Public Service

Division: Garbage Collection

Opening Date: 01/25/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Summary

$500 BONUS

$250 ON FIRST CHECK AND $250 AFTER 120-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT

We are looking for a Garbage Collector to join the City of Charleston's Public Service division In this role, you will be responsible for collecting refuse and placing it in collection trucks.
Examples of Duties

• Places refuse in the collection vehicle by picking up the container manually or using a semi-automatic container lifting system.
• Uses a broom or shovel or other means to safely pick up loose or spilled garbage.
• Places empty cans off street, away from mailboxes after emptying in a neat and tidy manner.
• Spots for driver when the collection vehicle is reversing.
• Assists the driver with other routine vehicle checks and maintenance/
• Responsible for maintaining their assigned safety equipment and using it properly at all times.
• Fills out appropriate paperwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 6 months of similar experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits. For more information, please visit

Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked.