Litter Crew Operator/Part Time

Colbert County Commission will be accepting employment applications for Litter Crew Operator/Part Time at Sheffield Career Center.
Part Time positions have a starting salary of $12.00/Hour, 30 hours per week and no benefits. Job description and applications are available at the Sheffield Career Center, 500 S. Montgomery Ave., Suite 102, Sheffield, AL 35660.
APPLICANTS MUST APPLY IN PERSON AT THE SHEFFIELD CAREER CENTER!Applicants must have an updated AlabamaWorks.Alabama.gov account and have an active resume to receive the referral letter and application.Internet referral through alabamaworks.alabama.gov is NOT acceptable.
Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Solid Waste Litter Crew Driver/Foreman, the employee is responsible for clearing litter/debris from the county roadsides and ensures all safety procedures are followed.
Job Domains
A. Litter Crew Operator/Part Time

– Assist with other workers in roadside cleanup.
– Ensures all safety equipment is worn and set up properly before cleaning is performed.

B. Road Cleanup

– Rides with Driver/Foreman and other employees on county roads to road sides or other areas with litter and other debris to pick up.
– Sets up safety cones and signs.
– Removes cans, bottles, tires and other litter/debris from roadside.
– Places bagged debris onto trailer for unloading at the landfill.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

– Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causation and prevention.
– Reading skills to read road signs, determine supplies needed.
– Ability to communicate effectively with foreman, supervisors, co-workers and the general public.

Other Characteristics

– Possess a high school diploma or equivalent and three to four years of experience in a similar job performing tasks; however, any combination of education and experience which provides the necessary qualifications will be considered.
– Possess a valid Alabama Drivers License.

Work Environment
The work environment involves high risk with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environment stress which may require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g. working under extreme weather conditions, subject to physical attack of mob conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
Physical Demands
The work may require some physical exertions such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; recurring lifting moderately heavy items such as materials, record boxes and equipment. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above average agility and dexterity.