Refuse Collector Apprentice Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4794089) Apply  Refuse Collector Apprentice Salary $40,688.00 - $66,321.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Intermittent Temporary Job Number 12786 Department Public Works Division Waste Management Opening Date 01/20/2025 Closing Date 2/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Performs all instructional and other requirements in the Refuse Collector Apprentice Program. Collects waste from residential property according to an assigned route. Maintains and monitors the truck for any necessary repairs. Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to: + Acquires knowledge and acclimation necessary to become a Refuse Collector, Senior by obtaining a Commercial Driver's License. Attends classroom instruction, taking notes, contributing to discussion, taking academic tests, and participating in practical exercises. + Collects and disposes of waste by operating an automated truck, using the truck to pick up ninety gallon garbage cans, furniture, tree limbs, etc. from the curb, replacing damaged trash cans as needed, and traveling to the transfer station to empty the truck. Lifts boxes, bags of yard waste, furniture, tree limbs, etc. into collection truck; places waste, furniture and other refuse into collection trucks. + Interacts with citizens and customers by explaining waste collection codes and procedures. Education/Experience Work requires knowledge necessary to understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. No experience required. Additional Information & Requirements Valid Driver’s License with NO Negative points on their record. Must successfully pass all entry level testing and assessments. Work Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm 40 hrs. / week + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 03 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 04 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 05 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + Less than High School Diploma/Equivalency + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree or higher 06 How many years of experience do you have working in a solid waste collections environment or a related field? + No experience + Less than a year + 1-3 years + 4-5 years + 6 or more years 07 Please describe your experience in working in a solid waste environment. Please ensure this information is referenced above in your work history. If you do not have any experience in operations management, please type N/A. 08 Please indicate how many years of experience you have as a team leader? + No experience + Less than a year + 1-3 years + 4 or more years 09 Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)? + Yes + No 10 Are you CPR certified? + Yes + No 11 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Employer City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email