What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal - Trash Truck Operator - PRPL Parks position at City of Billings, MT?
"Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis."
Position Overview
2 Positions
Summary: The City of Billings, Parks Department is seeking a seasonal Trash Truck Operator. This is a three to six month seasonal position. Thursday to Monday shift.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. Job experience with Trash Trucks etc. will be given preference.
Employment Period: 2025 summer season (3 to 6 months). Monday through Sunday, hours of work are 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 40 hours per week. Days of work may vary.
Pay Rate: $20.50 per hour.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Duties: Duties include operating trash truck, emptying the trash cans at the parks, litter pickup, washing and maintaining the trash truck. Occasionally the position will be called upon to assist with Park maintenance.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to work with shovel, rake, weed chopping tools, pruning tools, etc. as a regular part of job routine.
- Capable of considerable walking in work areas during performance of duties.
- Able to perform repetitive motions for periods of 1/2 hour or longer, using various tools and implements for yard work and gardening.
- Able to climb relatively steep inclines and/or ladders.
- Able to do frequent bending at the knees and the waist.
- Able to do frequent twisting or turning of the upper body.
- Able to use power weed trimmers and push mowers.
- Able to do gripping and grasping of tools for periods of 1/2 hour or longer.
- Lifting and carrying of items up to 50 lbs.
- Pushing and pulling of objects up to150 lbs. (picnic tables).
Safety & Environment:
- Maintain a safety attitude. Watching out for yourself, coworkers, and the public.
- Must understand your role in safety.
- Must wear Personal Protection Equipment when and where required.
- Able to work in adverse weather conditions including; rain, wind, heat, and cold.
- Able to work in an environment with extended exposure to the sun.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Salary : $21
