What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Worker - Recycling & Litter Services position at City of Savannah, GA?
Salary : $31,985.00 Annually
Location : Garden City, GA
Job Type : Full-Time Permanent
Job Number : 2502292
Department : Sanitation Department
Division : Recycling & Litter Services Division
Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Purpose
Got work? We have plenty at the City of Savannah! Apply today to become a Sanitation Worker. As a Sanitation 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.
Come and join our team w e offer great pay, excellent benefits and career progression!
We look forward to having you onboard!
Essential Job Functions
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
No prior experience required.
Requires the ability to lift items up to forty (40) pounds.
This is a critical workforce position.
Work Hours : Varies ; 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.
Additional Information
CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Overview of Benefits
Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
Are you able to lift up to forty (40) pounds?
Are you available to work a flexible schedule?
Required Question
Salary : $31,985
