Position Description
This is routinely heavy manual labor in the collection and disposal of all types of garbage and related refuse. They do routine repetitive work as part of a crew in rear load collecting garbage and related refuse and in transporting them to a disposal area. Work is characterized by the necessity for considerable physical exertion, by close daily contact with unpleasant materials and for working outdoors under varying weather conditions. The operation of the rear packer requires the laborer to remain alert at all times while the refuse is being loaded and pressure packed in order to protect himself from injury or damage to the vehicle.