Job Description

Sanitation Worker Responsibilities:

• Visiting numerous residential and commercial locations, on a daily basis, to collect solid and liquid waste either by manually collecting the garbage or using an automated garbage-disposal truck.
• Transporting and disposing of garbage in a safe, effective, and environmentally friendly manner, at a city or state-approved dump site.
• Ensuring recyclables such as glass, paper, and plastic are properly separated from other types of garbage for effective recycling.
• Operating an automated garbage-disposal truck to lift garbage dumpsters and trash cans, when necessary.
• Crushing or burning garbage, in a controlled environment, when necessary.
• Collecting pieces of furniture or large electronic devices, by appointment, or from the roadside, for effective disposal.
• Clearing debris from roadways to ensure a safe and clean environment.
• Maintaining the garbage-disposal truck by performing routine maintenance, such as checking tire pressure, topping off fluids, and inspecting mechanical parts for unusual wear and tear.
• Scheduling weekly garbage pick-ups for residential and commercial locations.

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