Technician I - Sanitation

City of Harrisonburg; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement (VRS & MissionSquare)

Life insurance

Paid leave

15.5 holidays

Job summary

The City of Harrisonburg seeks a Technician I in the Sanitation Division to support municipal solid waste collection and related operations. The role offers a full-time schedule from 7:00am to 3:30pm, with benefits and on-call standby responsibilities as part of rotating coverage.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of refuse collection experience, plus a valid CDL Class B with air brakes. Forklift certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years’ refuse collection/grounds maintenance experience.
• 18 years of age or older by hire date.
• Valid CDL Class B with air brakes; CDL required for Technician I level.
• Availability to work 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday.
• Rotating standby program for off-hours emergencies.
• Forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Click here to view the physical requirements of this position.

Responsibilities

• Collect municipal solid waste, bulk/yard debris, and other trash; load into trucks and operate hydraulic mechanisms.
• Tag refuse for noncompliance.
• Operate specialized equipment independently.
• Handle, prevent spills, and clean up fuels and pollutants to minimize stormwater impact.
• Perform snow and ice removal with a plow-equipped refuse truck and other equipment.
• Participate in rotating standby program.
• Operate City vehicles in job duties.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

CDL Class B

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you seeking a meaningful career that allows you to utilize your skills to provide efficient City services while working to enhance the quality of life for the local community? If so, the Public Works Department's Technician I position in the Sanitation Division may be the right career for you!

The Technician I - Sanitation role is a full-time position with benefits and a Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm work schedule.

Applicants may be considered for levels within the department at an annual rate commensurate with applicant qualifications.

Preferred Hiring Ranges*:

• Journeyman: $19.54 - $21.00 per hour (equivalent to $40,643 - $43,680 annually)
• Technician I: $20.45 - $22.50 per hour (equivalent to $42,536 - $46,800 annually)

*An exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications/experience in compliance with City policy.

As a Technician I in Sanitation, you'll:

• Collect municipal solid waste, bulk/yard debris material, and other trash by moving cans and containers placed for collection and dumping into trucks, operating hydraulic mechanisms for compressing and dumping refuse, and riding on rear/side step of a moving refuse truck;
• Tag refuse for noncompliance;
• Operate specialized equipment independently in connection with the position;
• Perform proper handling, spill prevention/response, and cleanup procedures for fuels and other pollutants to minimize entry into stormwater system;
• Perform snow and ice removal by operating a refuse truck with a snow plow attachment and other equipment;
• Participate in rotational standby program;
• Operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties;
• Perform other related duties as needed.

A detailed list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the Technician I class specification.

Minimum Requirements for the Technician I Level:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:
  • High school diploma or GED; and
  • Moderate (1-3 years) experience in refuse collection and grounds maintenance, including the operation of motorized equipment, or comparable experience.
• 18 years of age or older by hire date.
• Availability to work Mondays through Fridays from 7:00am - 3:30pm.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B with air brakes. (Applicants without a CDL will be considered for the Journeyman level within the department; however, to progress to the Technician I level, a CDL is required. The department provides paid, on-the-job-training.)
• Participation in a rotating, stand-by work program for off-hours emergency response.
• Possession of forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Click here to view the physical requirements of this position.

Interested in a career within the Sanitation Division but don't meet the minimum requirements above for a Technician I?

All applicants will be considered, for the level at which they qualify, at a rate commensurate with qualifications.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Alcohol and drug testing as required by the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA);
• FMCSA Clearinghouse Query;
• DMV record review;
• Job-specific physical; and
• Criminal background check.

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and 15.5 holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.