Sanitation Worker I

City of Salina, Kansas Public Works / Sanitation Division Apply Directly with the City of Salina Apply: (link removed) 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 & efficiently handling potentially hazardous materials encountered during collection activities. 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 or 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. Assists with cleanup and general maintenance activities at landfill or disposal sites, as assigned. Services trucks & equipment as required; repairs refuse carts. Prepares minimal records of own activities. 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 drivers 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. Works outside in adverse weather conditions. 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 Directly with the City of Salina Apply: (link removed) Important: Uploading a resume or profile through this platform does not complete your application. You must complete an application for employment directly with the City of Salina to be considered. Contact Information: City of Salina Human Resources Department Office: Website: (link removed) The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.