City of Louisville, KY
Sanitation Tipper
City of Louisville, KY - Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
Work at City of Louisville, KY
Overview
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Overview
Salary:
$20.08 Hourly Location :
KY 40202, KY Job Type:
Full_Time Job Number:
13987 Department:
Public Works Opening Date:
04/17/2025 Closing Date:
4/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Essential Functions:
Collects and disposes refuse Examples of Duties
Examples of Work:
UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISION Accompanies the refuse truck to the disposal/recycling/recovery facility Guides the driver in backing the truck Rides on packer steps utilizing three points of contact while moving up to 10 miles per hour Steps up and down off packer step constantly to approach trash container/recycling bin/yard waste Visually inspects container for any unusual items on the surface Tests lift container to ensure weight requirements (potentially off curb) Tilts and pushes container (Up to 90 gallons/450lbs) and transfers to the packer flippers at the rear of the truck and then opens lid Lifts excess bags/boxes/bundles/recycling bins on the ground from the curb to the packer truck Uses flipper hydraulic controls to dump trash container up into hopper and back down and closes lid Tilts and pushes and carries container/recycling bin back to the same area where it was originally set (potentially on curb) Complies with all OSHA standards and Metro & Departmental Safety Policies and Rules Performs related work Minimum Requirements
Physical Requirement and Working Conditions:
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping, climbing on equipment and lifting objects over 75 pounds The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions Performs tasks repeatedly up to 1400 times per day, in all climates of weather and in hazardous terrain Maneuvers the containers/bins around parked vehicles
Other Minimums:
Must pass a pre-employment physical agility test
KSAs:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to use hand tools such as a broom, shovel, or rake to clean up spilled refuse, glass and other debris Ability to read and write at the eighth grade level Ability to follow oral and written directions Supplemental Information
EOE Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
Full Time Regular • Medical • Dental • Vision • Group Term Life • Supplemental Life • Accidental Death & Dismemberment • Sick Leave • Vacation • Holiday Pay • Bereavement Leave • Kentucky Public Pensions Authority • 457 Deferred Comp • Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits • Tuition Assistance • Qualified Adult Benefits • Childcare Assistance • Free TARC Use • Paid Parental Leave Part Time - 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week • Vacation (pro rata) • Sick Leave (pro rata) • Holiday Pay (pro rata) Part Time - Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week • Ineligible For Benefits Temporary Positions • Ineligible For Benefits Interns • Ineligible For Benefits
$20.08 Hourly Location :
KY 40202, KY Job Type:
Full_Time Job Number:
13987 Department:
Public Works Opening Date:
04/17/2025 Closing Date:
4/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Essential Functions:
Collects and disposes refuse Examples of Duties
Examples of Work:
UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISION Accompanies the refuse truck to the disposal/recycling/recovery facility Guides the driver in backing the truck Rides on packer steps utilizing three points of contact while moving up to 10 miles per hour Steps up and down off packer step constantly to approach trash container/recycling bin/yard waste Visually inspects container for any unusual items on the surface Tests lift container to ensure weight requirements (potentially off curb) Tilts and pushes container (Up to 90 gallons/450lbs) and transfers to the packer flippers at the rear of the truck and then opens lid Lifts excess bags/boxes/bundles/recycling bins on the ground from the curb to the packer truck Uses flipper hydraulic controls to dump trash container up into hopper and back down and closes lid Tilts and pushes and carries container/recycling bin back to the same area where it was originally set (potentially on curb) Complies with all OSHA standards and Metro & Departmental Safety Policies and Rules Performs related work Minimum Requirements
Physical Requirement and Working Conditions:
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping, climbing on equipment and lifting objects over 75 pounds The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions Performs tasks repeatedly up to 1400 times per day, in all climates of weather and in hazardous terrain Maneuvers the containers/bins around parked vehicles
Other Minimums:
Must pass a pre-employment physical agility test
KSAs:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to use hand tools such as a broom, shovel, or rake to clean up spilled refuse, glass and other debris Ability to read and write at the eighth grade level Ability to follow oral and written directions Supplemental Information
EOE Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
Full Time Regular • Medical • Dental • Vision • Group Term Life • Supplemental Life • Accidental Death & Dismemberment • Sick Leave • Vacation • Holiday Pay • Bereavement Leave • Kentucky Public Pensions Authority • 457 Deferred Comp • Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits • Tuition Assistance • Qualified Adult Benefits • Childcare Assistance • Free TARC Use • Paid Parental Leave Part Time - 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week • Vacation (pro rata) • Sick Leave (pro rata) • Holiday Pay (pro rata) Part Time - Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week • Ineligible For Benefits Temporary Positions • Ineligible For Benefits Interns • Ineligible For Benefits