Refuse Laborer

Introduction

Join our team in this vital role! This is heavy manual work in collecting garbage and refuse on residential routes. Work is performed as a member of a crew under close supervision. Typical work is 40 hours per week with a 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. shift. Candidate must have a CDL at the time of application.

• Picks up and carries medium to large‑sized containers in front of houses on an established route; picks up trash in other areas as directed.
• Dumps container into truck, ensuring that all refuse is deposited; cleans area around truck and container; returns empty container to its proper place.
• Performs related work as required.

• Some knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions of the work.
• Some knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of garbage trucks.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees, and to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and tactful manner.
• Physical strength sufficient to lift and carry heavy objects over long distances under adverse weather conditions.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at the time of application.

• Requires the ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions for extended periods of time, in and around vehicular traffic.
• Works among heavy machinery and dangerous sharp objects.
• May be exposed to slippery wet or icy conditions.
• Exposure to noisy environments.
• Additional hazards not listed here may be encountered.

This is a General Fund non‑tested position. This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 424, Unit 34, United Public Service Employees Union. Bargaining agreements are available to review. Hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but instead will contribute 9% of pay to the City pension. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, a pre‑employment physical examination (including drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy), and a 120‑day probationary period.

Persons with a required CDL are subject to random drug screenings and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements.

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements listed in the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Submissions may be evaluated prior to a posted closing date, and a hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting. Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found on the City’s website.

The only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email; applicants must provide a valid working email address and monitor email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department. The City reserves the right to extend an Final date to receive applications or close a job posting early to ensure they attract and identify the best candidate(s) for the position.

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