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Solid Waste Labor (4:00a-12:30p, Mon-Friday)

PADUCAH, KY 42001

Posted: 05/20/2025 Industry: Other Area(s) Job Number: 13884 Pay Rate: 17.59

Job Description


Public Works – Solid Waste Laborer

 

Schedule A: 4:00 am to 12:30 pm Monday–Friday

 

 

Pay Rate: $17.59/hour

 

Applicants must wear steel-toed boots, safety vest provided

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual duties. Assist other personnel in the performance of job duties. Personnel may be assigned to work weekends and/or shift work.

 

 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

 

· Collect and dispose of public refuse.

· Assists with yard waste collection and empties contents at a designated location.

· Performs related unskilled tasks; shovels and collects trash and road material; cleans ditches, basins, and other areas; performs unskilled repairs to streets and bridges.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Helps clean trucks and equipment as needed.

· Performs routine inspection of vehicle and reports any mechanical difficulties to the appropriate authority

· Operates heavy machinery

· Performs a variety of unskilled labor tasks to assist with departmental operations

· Performs general work in support of Special Events.

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must be able to perform repetitive manual labor in various temperatures and climates. Ability to sit for long periods without difficulty. Maintain a minimum lifting capacity of 50 lbs.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Knowledge of general methods used in the collection of refuse and debris; mechanical operation of front-end loader; Kentucky driving regulations; and safety practices and procedures. Ability to perform repetitive manual labor tasks. Ability to follow general oral and written instructions and maintain effective working relationships. Must possess the ability to communicate tactfully with the public. Skills in the operation of levers and controls located in trucks. Knowledge of laborer policies and procedures, methods used in the collection of solid waste and techniques, safety practices, maintaining effective working relationships, and handling simple public contacts.

Job Requirements

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Meet Your Recruiter

Holley Doucet
Accounting Manager / Staffing

Holley joined TempsPlus in 2015 as a placement coordinator. She has extensive experience in accounting, project management, and administration.  Holley’s enjoys a challenge and is focused on the many day-to-day operations of TempsPlus and improving our social presence.

She enjoys reminiscing about her days in FL while enjoying driving during the KY winter with limited snow removal equipment.

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