Senior Refuse Collector

Job Description

General Statement of Duties

Under general supervision, to direct and participate in the collection of residential refuse on an assigned route. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient opera tion of the refuse truck. Work assignments are received from a section chief who reviews work through observation and investigation of customer complaints.

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Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
• One (1) year experience in driving heavy commercial trucks.

Required Special Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.
• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.

Please Note: If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, you are required to submit certified driving records. These records must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline. You may submit them electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 by the application deadline date.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Inspects assigned refuse truck before use and reports any mechanical issues or other problems to a superior; operates truck during refuse collection activities.
• Collects and empties garbage and refuse into proper collection containers; empties container into refuse truck; picks up other debris and places in truck.
• Tags refuse not acceptable for collection to inform customers of proper disposal procedures.
• Operates truck mechanisms used for loading, compressing, and dumping garbage and refuse.
• Performs minor maintenance or repairs to trucks and other equipment as needed.
• Cleans the refuse truck periodically.
• Performs related work as required.

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Closing Date/Time: 9/21/2026 4:00 PM Central