What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sanitation Worker - Recycling & Litter Services position at City of Savannah, GA?
Salary : $35,263.00 Annually
Location : Garden City, GA
Job Type : Full-Time Permanent
Job Number : 2502296
Department : Sanitation Department
Division : Recycling & Litter Services Division
Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Purpose
Thinking twice about a new career? No need to think any longer! Apply today to become a Senior Sanitation Worker. As a Senior Sanitation Worker, you will be responsible for the collection of residential refuse, yard waste, bulk items, and recyclable materials and / or the removal of litter from City streets, lanes and rights-of-way.
Come join our team as we offer great pay, excellent benefits, and great career progression!
We look forward to having you onboard!
Essential Job Functions
- Picks up bulk items.
- Deliver, pickup, repair, and replace refuse carts.
- Collects yard waste.
- Removes dead animals.
- Assists truck operator in determining correct routes.
- Serves as spotter to assist truck operator in safely backing up and maneuvering in congested spaces.
- Operates hydraulic lift and press.
- Maintains inventory of tools assigned to the truck.
- Assists driver with completing Daily Driver Log, Disabled / Elderly Listing.
- Assists driver with pre and post trip vehicle inspections.
- Operates hydraulic lift and press.
- Maintains inventory of tools assigned to the truck.
- Collects recyclable materials.
- Directs traffic as needed.
- Collects litter; changes litter baskets.
- Cleans truck at end of route.
- Assembles, delivers, repairs, cleans, and collects recycling and refuse collection carts as assigned.
- Trains new Sanitation Worker on safe operation of trucks and with assigned routes.
- Responsible for completing assignments for the residential cart program.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of experience in refuse collection; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Requires the ability to lift items up to forty (40) pounds.
This is a critical workforce position.
Work Location : 1809 W Hwy 80
Work Schedule : Mon - Thurs 7 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.
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?
Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in refuse collection?
Required Question
Salary : $35,263
