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The city of Paragould continuously accepts applications for Sanitation General Laborer. This is a non-safety sensitive position. The applicant will be required to perform routine tasks in the collection and removal of refuse and solid waste within the City of Paragould.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Picks up garbage, refuse and solid waste along an assigned route and deposits it into the sanitation truck.
2. Notes variances to prescribed service; makes special collections as assigned.
3. Operates lever mechanism to empty dumpster.
4. Operates a packer mechanism to compact collected refuse.
5. Operates a dumping mechanism to remove refuse from the Sanitation truck at the NEASW landfill.
6. Washes, cleans and services the sanitation truck on assigned day.
7. Provides directions to truck drivers by signaling to ensure safe driving and proper backing to dumping areas.
8. Notifies driver of signal, brake lights and other equipment malfunctions.
9. Provides information to new employees regarding safety precautions in refuse collection or disposal.
10. Notifies members of the public of refuse materials that are prohibited by ordinance and rules or procedures.
11. Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, collection activity, etc.
12. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
13. Performs other duties as required.