Sanitation Worker I Job

SANITATION WORKER I
City of Salina, Kansas
Public Works / Sanitation Division

Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The Sanitation Worker I ensures the cleanliness, safety, & upkeep of Salina's residential areas & public spaces by efficiently collecting & disposing of waste, recyclables, & bulk items. This role is essential in maintaining a healthy environment for the community by managing waste disposal, recycling processes & efficiently handling potentially hazardous materials encountered during collection activities. By supporting sanitation operations, the worker contributes directly to public health, environmental sustainability, & the overall quality of life in Salina.

Career Advancement: Sanitation Worker/Driver, Sanitation Driver

On-the-Job Training: New employees are taught to safely handle equipment, ensuring proper operation. Training sessions cover proper handling & disposal of refuse, recycling, & large debris.

Duties:
· Loads refuse, recycling, & yard waste into sanitation or recycling trucks efficiently.
· Assists with unloading refuse or recyclables or at designated sites, including landfill or recycling facilities; unloads recyclables from vehicles.
· Removes litter, debris, & refuse from streets, alleys, & public spaces, ensuring clean & safe environments.
· Collects bulk waste, including furniture, appliances, & other large items as part of special collection services; ensures proper handling & disposal of hazardous waste & large debris.
· Performs heavy manual labor in the collection of solid waste.
· Assists with cleanup and general maintenance activities at landfill or disposal sites, as assigned.
· Services trucks & equipment as required; repairs refuse carts.
· Prepares minimal records of own activities.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:
· Experience in manual labor, preferably in waste management, recycling, construction, or other heavy physical labor roles; knowledge of waste disposal or recycling procedures is beneficial.
· Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks for extended periods, including lifting heavy objects, running designated routes, & enduring outdoor work in adverse weather conditions.

Requirements:
· Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license at hire.
· Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Work Type:
· Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
· Works outside in adverse weather conditions.

Equipment:
· Brooms, hydraulic lifts, power washers, sanitation trucks (refuse trucks, recycling trucks, etc.), shovels, rakes & other equipment used in waste collection & maintenance tasks.

Hours:
· Monday – Friday.
· Shift begins at 7:00 a.m.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
· $18.26-19.17/hr.
· $37,981-39,874/yr.
· Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
· 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:
• Until filled

Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
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Contact Information:
City of Salina
Human Resources Department
Office: 785-833-8018
Email: [email protected]
Website: salina-ks.gov

The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:
· Experience in manual labor, preferably in waste management, recycling, construction, or other heavy physical labor roles; knowledge of waste disposal or recycling procedures is beneficial.
· Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks for extended periods, including lifting heavy objects, running designated routes, & enduring outdoor work in adverse weather conditions.

Requirements:
· Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license at hire.
· Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement

City of Salina, Kansas The City of Salina has been in business since 1858. We are an extremely stable & progressive employer that offers competitive salaries & excellent benefits. The average length of service for our employees is 10 years. We offer multiple career tracks with a commitment to excellent service & performance. The City of Salina aggressively maintains 300 miles of sewer lines, 85 miles of storm sewers, 266 miles of streets, & 288 miles of water lines. The City also maintains 28 parks, 2 golf courses, a water park, a water plant & a wastewater plant. Our police department & fire department have been nationally accredited. The fire protection is superb with an ISO rating of 3 (with the best being a 1 & the worst being 10). The City of Salina employs 480 people on a regular basis & an additional 300 during the summer to accommodate the summer programs offered through the Parks & Recreation Department.