JOB OPENINGS

city of beech grove - 1st Year Probationary laborer

Applications due by 12pm, December 15. Please email resume and brief cover letter to tim.cochran@beechgrove.com.


Sanitation Department Job Description 

 

Responsible for operating a solid waste vehicle to collect and transport solid waste materials. Operates mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse. Drives to designated areas to deliver refuse and safely operates the solid waste collection truck by using the packing and dumping apparatus. Ensures that solid waste collection truck is properly fueled, equipped, lubricated, and serviced, and that any repairs needed are reported immediately.  

 

Supervision Received 

 

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Director of Public Works and Street Commissioner. 

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Expected to deal with the public and coworkers in a courteous and respectful manner and perform duties in a safe and efficient manner. 
  • Maintain safe and efficient operation of solid waste collection and transport equipment and vehicles. 
  • Perform pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections. 
  • Keep work location and vehicle in order. 
  • Knowledge of traffic laws involved in equipment operations. 
  • Take necessary precautions in operation of equipment, including solid waste collection truck. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public. 

 

Working Environment/Physical Demands 

  • The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds and working outside in all weather conditions. 
  • Overtime and weekend work may be required. 
  • Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather and under various working conditions. 

 

Performance Standards 

  • Knowledge of OSHA and IOSHA workplace rules. 
  • Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public using tact, resourcefulness, and respect. 
  • General knowledge of laws, local ordinances, regulations, and applicable operating procedures relating to municipal public works. 


Starting Salary: $51,984.10