Trash Slinger

Company: PeopleReady
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Do you find happiness in working with a team to get a job done? Are you a committed, motivated employee with a rare work ethic who doesn't mind getting your hands dirty? PeopleReady is hiring Trash Slinger, and you just might be a flawless fit. A Trash Slinger has a dirty job, but it's one that most communities can't live without. Trash Slinger make sure neighborhoods, streets, and public areas stay clean, and they dispose of trash in safe, effective, and environmentally friendly ways. A Trash Slinger must be physically fit, so he or she can quickly climb in and out of large trucks and lift heavy trash containers. Many Trash Slinger obtain driving certifications, allowing them to operate commercial vehicles. We would love to have you on our crew, so apply at the link above.

**Responsibilities**

+ Riding on the back of garbage or recycling collection truck and collecting solid waste on a designated route.

+ Directing driver when pulling out in traffic and backing up, and directing incoming vehicles to dumping area at solid waste disposal facilities.

+ Knowledge of standardized work routines used for manual tasks and operation of collection vehicles in solid waste operations.

+ Checking operating and safety conditions of vehicles, performing minor servicing, and reporting needed repairs or servicing.

+ Assisting driver with various tasks during waste runs.

**Qualifications**

+ Deep knowledge of work routines and procedures in collecting solid waste materials for disposal, reuse, and recycling.

+ Able to lift up to 50 pounds, and able to carry, reach, bend, push, pull, and climb.

+ Flexibility to work in all weather conditions.

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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.

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