SANITATION WORKER

DEFINITION


 Under  direction,  performs  arduous tasks  involved  in  loading
 garbage  and  refuse from sidewalks and curbs into  trucks;  does
 other related duties as required.

 NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Collects rubbish and other refuse.

 Lifts filled refuse cans to truck, and empties can into truck.

 Redeposits cans at the curb.

 Operates mechanisms at the rear of trucks.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or  manual  recording and information  systems  used  by  the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      LICENSE:

      Appointees  will  be required to possess a driver=s  license
 valid  in  New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,  rather
 than  employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Ability  to  understand, remember, and follow  oral  and  written
 directions.

 Ability to learn quickly from demonstrations.

 Ability to work harmoniously with associates, supervisors, and to
 deal effectively with the public.

 Ability to perform routine mechanical and manual operations.

 Ability to lift heavy objects repeatedly.

 Ability  to care for equipment, materials, and supplies  used  in
 maintenance work.

 Ability  to  utilize  various types of electronic  and/or  manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office,  or
 related units.

 Ability  to  read, write, speak, understand, and  communicate  in
 English   sufficiently  to  perform  duties  of  this   position.
 American  Sign  Language or Braille may  also  be  considered  as
 acceptable forms of  communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as  they  can  perform  essential  functions  of  the  job  after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If
 the  accommodation  cannot be made because  it  would  cause  the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
03113
L
N
  
N/A
01
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

10/27/1997