SANITATION WORKER I
City of Salina, Kansas
Public Works / Sanitation
APPLY: jobs.salina-ks.gov
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, & handling hazardous materials properly. 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 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.
· Maintains landfill sites.
· Services trucks & equipment as required; repairs refuse carts.
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.
Machines, Tools, 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
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
