Solid Waste Worker - Residential Refuse Division

City of Savannah; Garden City (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Savannah is hiring a Solid Waste Worker to support the Sanitation Department. You will perform residential refuse collection, yard waste, bulk items, recyclables, and litter removal from City streets and rights-of-way.

No prior experience is required. Position involves lifting up to 40 pounds and working Mon–Thu from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1809 W. Hwy 80, Garden City, GA. A background check and medical screen are required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Performs manual labor in day-to-day Sanitation Department operations.
• Requires ability to lift items up to forty (40) pounds.
• Background investigation and pre-employment screening required.

Responsibilities

• Collects household refuse and recyclables.
• Directs traffic as needed and assists truck operator with backing and routing.
• Operates hydraulic lift and press; assembles and maintains refuse carts.
• Cleans vehicles and equipment at end of route.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Spotter duties

Route planning

Cart handling

Vehicle cleaning

Tools

Hydraulic lift

Press mechanism

Job description

New Starting Salary!! $19.52/hour

There's always opportunity for you with the City of Savannah. Come and join our Sanitation Team today! We have what you're looking for. As a Solid Waste Worker, you will be responsible for the collection of residential refuse, yard waste, bulk items, recyclable materials and/or the removal of litter from City streets, lanes and rights-of-way.

We offer great pay, excellent benefits and career progression!

We look forward to having you onboard!

• 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.

No prior experience required.

Requires the ability to lift items up to forty (40) pounds.

This is a critical workforce position.

Work Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location: 1809 W. Hwy 80

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• 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.