Sanitation Worker I

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Salina, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick leave

Job summary

The City of Salina is hiring a Sanitation Worker I to help keep Salina clean and safe. The role involves collecting and disposing of waste, recyclables, and bulk items, with outdoor duties in varying weather conditions. Training is provided for equipment use and proper handling of refuse and recyclables.

Starting pay ranges from $18.26 to $19.17 per hour, with annual equivalents around $37,981 to $39,874. Benefits include paid time off and a structured work schedule, Monday through Friday, with

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with heavy manual labor is preferred; familiarity with waste management is a plus.
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license at hire and be able to perform strenuous outdoor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Loads refuse, recycling, and yard waste into sanitation or recycling trucks.
• Unloads and assists with recyclables at designated sites, including landfills.
• Removes litter and debris from streets and public spaces to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Collects bulk waste and ensures proper handling and disposal of potentially hazardous materials.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Valid Kansas driver’s license

Outdoor work

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sanitation trucks

Brooms

Hydraulic lifts

Power washers

Job description

SANITATION WORKER I

City of Salina, Kansas

Public Works / Sanitation Division

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

Contact Information:

• City of Salina
• Human Resources Department
• Office: 785-833-8018
• Email: [e-mail]
• Website: salina-ks.gov

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