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QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications. Completion of secondary education preferably with work experience in heavy manual labor. LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (* Can be obtained after employment.) Valid State of Ohio Class A or B commercial driver's license* and remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance policy. ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive. Carries, lifts, and loads refuse and recyclables that meet City requirements from residential and commercial customers onto trucks; operates hoisting device that raises refuse bins and dumps contents into opening in truck body; operates truck controls to dump hoppers and compact trash; sorts recyclables into designated truck bins; drives truck as assigned on designated routes and to disposal site or recycling collection facility and empties truck; drives recycling truck standing up and on right side of cab; completes routes in designated time frames; tags refuse or recycling items to inform customers of problems, e.g., excess garbage, inclusion of items not permitted; manually picks up special collections, e.g., furniture, appliances, and participates in Fall clean-up; delivers hoppers and trash bins to customers; operates packer truck; responds professionally and courteously to inquiries and complaints from citizens. Conducts inspections of assigned vehicles prior to the execution of daily tasks; performs preventive maintenance on equipment and minor maintenance and repairs; completes paperwork; refers defects or other needed repairs to supervisor; washes trucks, cleans and paints facility, equipment, hoppers, equipment storage areas, and other areas as required; mows grass and pulls weeds; picks up litter. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions; demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; performs related duties as required. SEE ATTACHED POSITION DESCRIPTION Miscellaneous Information Health insurance, dental and vision effective the first of the month following date of hire. Group term life insurance of $15,000 paid by the City. Paid holidays. Sick leave earned at rate of .0575 hours for each hour in active pay status. Personal leave. Pension plan through Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. Paid weekly. City will pay the cost of CDL training. Job Details Category Full-Time Status Open Salary Starting Wage $21.72/hour Posted November 4, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Refuse Worker Position Description (PDF) Steps 1. Listing Information This section is complete 2. Job Details This section is complete 3. Preview and Submit This section is complete Listing Information Category* Advertising and PR Services Aerospace and Defense Banking Business Services Computer/IT Services Construction Education Engineering Services Financial Services Government and Military Healthcare Services Insurance Internet Services Nonprofit Other/Not Classified Printing and Publishing Real Estate Restaurant/Food Services Retail Choose from Full List Display* Display Starts: November 2026 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SEE ATTACHED POSITION DESCRIPTION Miscellaneous Information Health insurance, dental and vision effective the first of the month following date of hire. Group term life insurance of $15,000 paid by the City. Paid holidays. Sick leave earned at rate of .0575 hours for each hour in active pay status. Personal leave. Pension plan through Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. Paid weekly. City will pay the cost of CDL training. Job Details Category Full-Time Status Open Salary Starting Wage $21.72/hour Posted November 4, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Refuse Worker Position Description (PDF) Steps 1. Listing Information This section is complete 2. Job Details This section is complete 3. Preview and Submit This section is complete Listing Information Category* Advertising and PR Services Aerospace and Defense Banking Business Services Computer/IT Services Construction Education Engineering Services Financial Services Government and Military Healthcare Services Insurance Internet Services Nonprofit Other/Not Classified Printing and Publishing Real Estate Restaurant/Food Services Retail Choose from Full List Display* Display Starts: November 2026 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SEE ATTACHED POSITION DESCRIPTION Miscellaneous Information Health insurance, dental and vision effective the first of the month following date of hire. Group term life insurance of $15,000 paid by the City. Paid holidays. Sick leave earned at rate of .0575 hours for each hour in active pay status. Personal leave. Pension plan through Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. Paid weekly. City will pay the cost of CDL training.

Core Responsibilities

Collect and load refuse and recyclables, operate packer and recycling trucks, complete assigned routes, and transport materials to disposal or recycling facilities. Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment, perform related facility upkeep, respond courteously to residents, and follow safety requirements.

Requirements

Secondary education is preferred, along with work experience in heavy manual labor. A valid Ohio Class A or B commercial driver's license is required, but it may be obtained after employment; the employee must also remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Pension Plan
• Weekly Pay
• Paid CDL Training