PUBLIC WORKS - Sanitation Collection Laborer

Nactx; Texas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Nacogdoches is hiring a Sanitation Collection Laborer to perform essential manual labor along residential routes, collecting yard waste, brush and debris to keep our community clean.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors on physical tasks, with familiarity using mobile devices for routing. Join a municipal sanitation team committed to safety and service.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Driver's license.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work outdoors.
• Experience with yard waste and debris collection preferred.
• Familiarity with mobile devices/tablets for routing.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload yard waste, brush, leaves and debris.
• Operate hand tools and power equipment safely.
• Assist with recycling operations as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment.

Skills

Manual labor

Outdoor work

Route navigation familiarity

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Mobile devices/tablets

Driver's license verification

Job description

Now Hiring:Sanitation Collection Laborer

The City of Nacogdoches is seeking a dedicated and dependable Sanitation Collection Laborer to join our Sanitation team! In this key role, you will perform essential manual labor tasks in collecting and disposing of residential yard waste, brush and debris along assigned routes to maintain our community's beauty and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load and unload yard waste, brush, leaves and heavy materials.
• Operate grapple-style booms, hand tools and power equipment safely.
• Assist with recycling operations and general public works maintenance as needed.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED.
• Valid Texas Driver's license.
• Ability to perform physical heavy work and operate tools safely in an outdoors environment.
• Experience in yard waste and debris collection is preferred.
• Basic familiarity with mobile devices/tablets for route navigation.