Sanitation Worker I

KSAL Morning News Extra; Kansas; On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Salina seeks a dedicated Sanitation Worker I to maintain cleanliness and safety in public areas through efficient waste collection. This essential role requires physical endurance and a commitment to public health, with on-the-job training provided to ensure proper equipment use and safety protocols.

Benefits

48 hours vacation upon hire

96 hours sick leave in first year

Additional pay for night shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in manual labor, preferably in waste management or construction.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and endure outdoor work.
• Must possess valid Kansas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Loads refuse and recycling into trucks efficiently.
• Removes litter and debris from streets and public areas.
• Collects bulk waste and ensures proper handling of hazardous waste.

Skills

Manual labor

Waste management knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Sanitation trucks

Hydraulic lifts

Power washers

Job description

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

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, & handling hazardous materials properly. By supporting sanitation operations, the worker contributes directly to public health, environmental sustainability, & the overall quality of life in Salina.

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 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.
·Maintains landfill sites.
·Services trucks & equipment as required; repairs refuse carts.

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.

Machines, Tools, 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:
·$17.90-18.80/hr.
·$37,232-39,104/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.

Contact Information

City of Salina
Human Resources Department