Sanitation Worker

City of Foley; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Retirement benefits

Uniforms provided

Job summary

City of Foley is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Worker to remove residential solid waste and recyclables on a scheduled curbside route. You will operate non-CDL collection vehicles, assist with yard debris, and help assemble garbage cans and recycle bins.

The role requires teamwork and careful handling of equipment in a dynamic urban setting. As part of the Public Works team, you will support other departments in cleanup activities, monitor debris for hazards, and contribute to maintenance logs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of related experience preferred.
• Ability to perform light to heavy physical activities.

Responsibilities

• Picks up residential garbage and recycling materials.
• Picks up residential bulk items.
• Assists residential customers with special needs with retrieval of residential waste.
• Monitors debris for hazardous waste and reports concerns.
• Operates and assists with maintenance of sanitation vehicles and equipment.
• Assists with setup for parades and special events when needed.
• Completes logs such as garbage can and equipment maintenance logs.

Skills

Manual labor

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gator

Fork lift

Power drills

Pressure washer

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the removal of residential solid waste and recycling from Municipal Streets. Works as part of a crew assigned to a collection vehicle under the direction of a residential Sanitation Driver Operator on a scheduled route to pick up curbside garbage, trash and recyclables. Operates vehicles that do not require a CDL license for the pick up of bulk item trash and assists in yard debris and limb removal. Assembles, repairs and delivers garbage cans and recycle bins. Performs other assigned duties which may include disassembling damaged cans, performing maintenance on vehicles, and responding to work orders from customers. Reports to the Sanitation Superintendent.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the removal of residential solid waste and recycling from Municipal Streets. Works as part of a crew assigned to a collection vehicle under the direction of a residential Sanitation Driver Operator on a scheduled route to pick up curbside garbage, trash and recyclables. Operates vehicles that do not require a CDL license for the pick up of bulk item trash and assists in yard debris and limb removal. Assembles, repairs and delivers garbage cans and recycle bins. Performs other assigned duties which may include disassembling damaged cans, performing maintenance on vehicles, and responding to work orders from customers. Reports to the Sanitation Superintendent.

Essential Functions

• Picks up residential garbage and recycling materials.
• Picks up residential bulk items.
• Assists residential customers with special needs with retrieval of residential waste.
• Works with other departments in the City for various cleanup activities.
• Monitors debris for hazardous waste.
• Assembles trash cans.
• Assists construction crews and other crews, as needed.
• Assists with set up for parades and specials events.
• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles.
• Prepares and generates information such as garbage can log, mosquito spraying log and equipment maintenance log.
• Operates a variety of machinery and/or equipment to include mosquito truck, truck pulling flatbed, hopper, fork lift and a Gator.
• Utilizes a variety of tool and/or sets of tools such as power drills, grease gun, pressure washer, weed eaters, edger, trimmers, lawn mowers and blowers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

High School Diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of experience in a job related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical Demands

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Benefits and Coverage

• Paid health, dental, and life insurance, retirement through State of Alabama Retirement Systems, disability income coverage, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and annual merit raises.
• Group insurance is currently through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.
• Employees’ health, vision, hearing and dental premiums are paid in full by the City.
• The City pays 50% of family coverage.
• The employee cost for family health, vision and hearing is $67.47 per semi-monthly deduction cycle and dental is $10.00 per semi-monthly deduction cycle.
• See enclosed booklets in your onboarding plan for coverage details.
• NOTE If family coverage is desired, 2 deductions must be made from check or paid in full prior to effective date of coverage.
• The total monthly cost for family health and dental coverage is $154.94.
• Successful applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check (including driving history), pre-employment physical and drug screen.