Collector

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $37,440.00 - $40,072.50 Hourly: $19.20 - $20.55 Department: Environmental Services, Public Service Division: Municipal Solid Waste FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: $500 BONUS $250 ON FIRST CHECK AND $250 AFTER 120-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT 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. Other Necessary Requirements: May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the Citys needs. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov] The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.