As a
The Villages, FL, you’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the Jacobs sanitation department. You’ll collect trash and garbage from residents onto a garbage truck using discretion on an assigned shift; moving on and off the back of the truck to accomplish the task. You’ll work on an assigned route as a member of a collection crew to pick up garbage and trash; clean areas of collection; clean trucks and equipment; assist with preventive maintenance checks daily; and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of yourself and your team.
- Basic knowledge in sanitation procedures and maintenance of equipment
- Safe work practices
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
