Annual Salary:  $24,960.00 Grade:  13 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Sanitation Department and future vacancies as they may occur. The purpose of this classification is to collect garbage and yard trash on an assigned route as a worker on the back of a sanitation truck; retrieve garbage and yard trash bags from residential homes or businesses and empty them into the compactor of a sanitation truck and to ensure complete removal of all acceptable garbage or trash. In addition, follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred; previous relevant work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week; May include weekends

Will be working in adverse environmental conditions such as rain, and extreme temperatures.

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.  Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location.  Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.  The information is subject to verification. 

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications: Until filled

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5022, Fax (318)449-5232 Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.