Sanitation Worker I

Cities, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

Florida Retirement System

Excellent benefits

Job summary

City of Zephyrhills is seeking a Sanitation Worker I to perform waste collection, drive sanitation trucks, and maintain cleanliness of vehicles and sites. The role requires operating the compaction mechanism, reporting issues, and occasional weekend shifts.

The ideal candidate will hold a Florida Class B CDL with air brake endorsement (or obtain within 6 months) and pass background checks, drug testing, and a physical exam. Starting salary is listed with benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand and follow oral/written instructions and work well with the public and co-workers.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects, work on scheduled holidays, and have the ability to use a map to locate addresses.
• Possess and maintain a State of Florida Class B CDL license with air brake endorsement or obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Handles, carries, and empties receptacles containing solid waste.
• Sanitation workers deposit waste into a collection vehicle and operate the compaction mechanism.
• Workers report vehicle mechanical problems to the driver, drive sanitation trucks to the transfer station, and ride on the external platform between collection stops.
• Performs maintenance work on the division premises, cleans sanitation vehicles, and identifies hazardous waste products.
• Occasional weekend work, when required.
• Completes other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Public interaction

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Florida CDL Class B w/ air brake endorsement

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

Sanitation Worker I

JOB LOCATION:

City Maintenance Facility

City of Zephyrhills

SALARYRANGE:

Starting Salary: $32,760.00/ $15.75 hr.

Pay Grade: Z-151

Non-Exempt / Mandatory Testing

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT STATUS:

Applicable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED. Must have the ability to understand and follow oral/written instructions and work well with the public and co-workers. Applicants must be able to lift heavy objects, work on scheduled holidays, and have the ability to use a map to locate addresses. Must have knowledge of the safe operation and routine maintenance of equipment. Possess and maintain a State of Florida Class B CDL license with air brake endorsement or obtain within six (6) months of hire.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Handles, carries, and empties receptacles containing solid waste. Sanitation workers deposit waste into a collection vehicle and operate the compaction mechanism. Workers report vehicle mechanical problems to the driver, drive sanitation trucks to the transfer station, and ride on the external platform between collection stops. Performs maintenance work on thedivisionpremises, cleans sanitation vehicles, andidentifieshazardous waste products.Occasional weekend work, whenrequired.Completesother related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

The selected candidate will have a background check completed, undergo drug testing, and complete a physical exam before employment. Tasks completed for this position involve regular and sustained physical exertion.Possession of a currentvalid Floridadriver licenseis alsorequiredbefore employment.

The compensation package will startatthe base salary range. The City of Zephyrhills has an excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and Florida Retirement System (FRS).

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled

DATE POSITION AVAILABLE:

July 28, 2026

THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG FREE WORKPLACE