Senior Refuse Collector

Distinguishing Features of the Class

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 foreman who reviews work through observation and investigation of customer complaints.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and

One year experience in driving heavy commercial trucks, or

Any equivalent combination in which additional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Required Special Qualifications

Possession of a valid Iowa Class B CDL allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.

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, by fax to, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Checks assigned refuse truck; reports mechanical or other problems to a superior; operates truck in refuse collection activities.

Picks up 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 collection procedures.

Operates mechanisms for loading, compressing, and dumping garbage and refuse.

May make minor repairs to truck or other equipment.

Periodically washes and cleans refuse truck.

Performs related work as required.