Job Description
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Company Overview
Oaks Disposal is a trusted provider of residential waste services, newly established in the Rochester area. A sister company to Oaks Dumpster Rental and within Oaks Inc. portfolio of companies; we offer a variety of competitive services to our customer base.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Sanitation Collection Specialist to join our collection team. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently collecting residential and/or commercial waste and recyclables, loading materials onto collection vehicles, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
The ideal candidate is reliable, physically capable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. This is an active, hands-on position that plays an important role in keeping our communities clean and our collection operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and load garbage, refuse, recyclables, and other approved materials from designated locations.
- Ride on collection vehicles and safely assist with collection operations.
- Lift, carry, pull, and maneuver waste containers and materials.
- Follow established collection routes, schedules, and company procedures.
- Communicate effectively with the driver and other members of the collection crew.
- Maintain awareness of surroundings and follow all safety procedures while working around moving vehicles and equipment.
- Keep collection areas and work areas clean and free of unnecessary debris.
- Properly identify and report hazardous, prohibited, or improperly disposed materials.
- Assist with basic cleaning and upkeep of collection equipment and vehicles as needed.
- Provide courteous and professional service when interacting with customers and the public.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the sanitation and collection team.
Qualifications
- Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and walking.
- Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, wet, and other changing weather conditions.
- Strong awareness of safety and willingness to follow company procedures.
- Previous sanitation, waste collection, construction, landscaping, or other outdoor labor experience is a plus, but not required.
- Valid driver's license is a plus but may not be required depending on position responsibilities.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to repeatedly lift and move waste containers and materials.
- Ability to climb on and off collection equipment safely.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull for extended periods.
- Ability to work safely around moving vehicles, equipment, and traffic.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Consistent work and opportunities for advancement
- Training provided
- A team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to grow within a diverse and established company
If you're dependable, hardworking, and take pride in doing physical work that makes a difference in the community, we'd like to hear from you.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Rochester, NY 14606 (Required)