How do you become a garbage man?

How much education do you need to become a garbage man?

• Answer:

  Sanitation Worker I Knowledge of: - Typical operation requirements of equipment and trucks. - The traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in truck and equipment operation. - The methods and materials used in inspecting, servicing, and maintaining equipment. - The safe use, operation, and maintenance of truck and equipment operation. Ability to: - Perform heavy manual labor. - Maintain harmonious relationships with other employees and customers. - Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions. - Maintain written records as required. - Learn the general layout of the City and assigned routes. - Read and interpret a map. - Operate trucks and related equipment safely. - Use hand tools. - Read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance. Experience: None required. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a valid Class B Driver License without the Air Brake restriction is required at the time of appointment, and is a condition of continued employment. Loss of the Class B License and/or Air Brake restriction is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Sanitation Worker II In addition to the requirements for Sanitation Worker I: Knowledge of: - Typical preventative maintenance requirements of equipment and trucks. Ability to: - Perform routine preventative maintenance. - Work independently on assigned projects. - Supervise the work of other crew workers. Answer High School education and a minimum of a Class "B" CDL