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Waste Collector job description

A ready advert for a Waste Collector job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.

About the job

We are looking for a waste collector to work with a refuse truck crew collecting rubbish and recyclables from neighbourhoods and businesses, keeping the town clean and its people healthy.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Collect rubbish bags and empty bins into the truck along the set route
  • Operate the truck's bin lift and compactor safely
  • Collect recyclables separately where sorting is in place
  • Clear up any spilled rubbish around the bin after emptying it
  • Put bins back in place and report damaged ones
  • Guide the driver when reversing and stopping in narrow streets
  • Unload the truck at the landfill or transfer station with the rest of the crew
  • Report hazardous or medical waste found among household rubbish and leave it untouched

Working conditions

  • Outdoor work with heat and unpleasant smells
  • Shifts that start before dawn or run at night
  • Heavy lifting and constantly getting on and off the truck

Requirements

  • No formal qualification required
  • 3 to 6 years of experience in waste collection

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

  • Waste collection
  • Compactor operation
  • Waste sorting
  • Safe waste handling
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Road safety
  • Teamwork
  • Physical fitness

Preferred

  • Previous work with a public services or cleaning company
  • A heavy vehicle licence, which opens the way to a driver role
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Description in Arabic

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