Solid Waste Worker — City Sanitation & Recycling

City of Savannah; Garden City (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Savannah is seeking a Sanitation Worker to join our team. You will perform daily collection of residential refuse, yard waste, bulk items, recyclable materials and litter from City streets, lanes and rights‑of‑way. You may back up a truck as a spotter, assist with route determination, operate a hydraulic lift and press, and assemble or service refuse carts while maintaining tools and equipment.

Work hours vary; location is 1809 W. Hwy 80.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Ability to lift items up to forty pounds.
• Knowledge of department safety procedures.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of hydraulic lift and press mechanism.
• Skill in oral communication.
• Background investigation and pre-employment medical screen required.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor in day-to-day Sanitation Department operations.
• Serves as a spotter to assist truck operator in safely backing up and maneuvering in congested spaces.
• May assist truck operator with determining correct routes.
• Operates hydraulic lift and press.
• Maintains inventory of tools assigned to the truck.
• Collects household refuse.
• Directs traffic as needed.
• Collects recyclable materials.
• Collects litter; changes litter baskets.
• Collects yard waste, bulk items, and dead animals.
• Cleans vehicles and equipment at end of route.
• Assembles, delivers, repairs, cleans, and collects refuse carts as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

City of Savannah is seeking a Sanitation Worker to join our team. You will perform daily collection of residential refuse, yard waste, bulk items, recyclable materials and litter from City streets, lanes and rights‑of‑way. You may back up a truck as a spotter, assist with route determination, operate a hydraulic lift and press, and assemble or service refuse carts while maintaining tools and equipment.

Work hours vary; location is 1809 W. Hwy 80.