SANITATION WORKER / DRIVER

Public Works / Sanitation

City of Salina, Kansas

The Sanitation Worker/Driver in the City of Salina's Public Works Department involves crucial duties that directly impact the Salina community. The role includes performing manual labor in refuse & recycling collection, operating light & medium equipment like refuse packers, & maintaining equipment for efficiency & safety. This role not only ensures a cleaner, sustainable environment but also supports community wellbeing, making it indispensable to Salina's everyday life. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment that is both challenging & rewarding, elevating the quality of life for all Salina residents.

Career Advancement: Sanitation Driver, Sanitation Supervisor

On-the-Job Training: On-the-job training for new Sanitation Worker/Drivers involves hands-on programs led by experienced staff to build proficiency in operating equipment like refuse packers. Training includes troubleshooting equipment, safe practices, teamwork, & effective communication. Career advancement is supported through guidance for obtaining a Class B CDL. This training enhances skills for current roles & prepares employees for leadership, promoting a sustainable career in city government.

Duties:

· Performs manual labor in the collection of refuse and/or recycling materials.

· Performs a variety of manual labor & semi-skilled work in refuse collection & disposal along with the collection of recycling materials.

· Operates medium equipment & heavy-duty trucks including refuse packers & recycling trucks as a relief & fill-in driver when assigned.

· Operates & maintains light & medium equipment including automated sideload (ASL) & semi-automated rear load refuse/recycling trucks & other trucks over 27-ton capacity.

· Loads & hauls recycling materials & refuse on a route & for special pick-ups.

· Makes special pick-ups for discarded furniture & other refuse.

· Keeps track of time for billing customers.

· Dumps refuse carts; lifts heavy cans of refuse; makes repairs to refuse carts.

· Washes trucks; checks oil.

· Cleans inside of garage.

· Cleans inside of refuse containers.

· Performs minor repairs to equipment.

· Aids in emergency & storm related activities.

· Prepares minimal records of own activities; keeps track of time for billing customers

· May act as lead worker of seasonal employees or regular helper.

Education:

· High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:

· Two (2) years of experience in the operation of refuse packers or medium equipment in construction, maintenance, or related activities.

Requirements:

· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license at hire.

· Must possess a Kansas Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brake endorsements or obtain within one (1) year from the start date of employment.

The City of Salina will pay enrollment fees & pay hourly wages for employees to attend Class B CDL training at Salina Area Technical College.

Work Type:

· Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

· Works outside in possible adverse conditions.

Machines, Tools, & Equipment:

· Sanitation packer truck, lifts, shovels, rakes, brooms, power washer & salt spreaders.

Hours:

· Monday – Friday

· Shift begins at 7:00 a.m.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:

· $20.73-21.77/hr.

· $43,093-45,282/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

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