2026 City Service Worker, Sanitation

Rate of Pay

$17.00 - $19.41

Status

Open Until Filled

About the Role

This is a second tier, skilled position within the Sanitation division. This position works daily from the back of a garbage collection truck that is responsible for collecting all garbage, trash and brush, throughout the city. This position can be utilized as a replacement driver on routes, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Works as a crew member with an assigned Route Driver on an assigned residential route.
• Responds to work reassignments from supervisory staff as assigned.
• Rides on the back of garbage compactor truck in residential areas and performs garbage, trash or brush collection from behind houses or curbside and dumps refuse into the collection trucks.
• Operates as a replacement driver as needed or required.
• Assists the Route Driver in unloading refuse at county landfill.
• Washes and cleans truck daily.
• Assists Route Driver in performing preventative maintenance inspections on truck.
• Reports any equipment problems to the Route Driver.
• Notifies supervisor of any customer requests or complaints.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid Georgia “Class B” CDL at time of hire and a satisfactory seven-year driving history to include no DUIs in the last 5 (five) years.
• Minimum of 1-year recent experience performing heavy manual labor. Outdoor and heavy manual labor work experience is highly desired.
• Must be in excellent physical condition and ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen and criminal background check at time of hire.
• Ability to lift and carry garbage/trash/brush loads weighing approximately 35 to 70 pounds several times daily.
• Must be able to speak clearly and understand verbal instructions. When acting as a replacement driver, must have the ability to operate the garbage packer on rear of truck and to use simple hand tools.
• Must have the ability to monitor crew activities and make adjustments to ensure compliance with work quality and safety policies; and adjust the pace of the route truck as appropriate to ensure work quality and safety.
• Ability to fill out a daily route summary sheet, write charge tickets, and violation notices to customers.
• Ability to communicate courteously with other employees and customers.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have and maintain a valid Georgia “Class B” CDL at time of hire and a satisfactory seven-year driving history to include no DUIs in the last 5 (five) years.
• Minimum of 1-year recent experience performing heavy manual labor. Outdoor and heavy manual labor work experience is highly desired.
• Must be in excellent physical condition and ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen and criminal background check at time of hire.
• Ability to lift and carry garbage/trash/brush loads weighing approximately 35 to 70 pounds several times daily.
• Must be able to speak clearly and understand verbal instructions. When acting as a replacement driver, must have the ability to operate the garbage packer on rear of truck and to use simple hand tools.
• Must have the ability to monitor crew activities and make adjustments to ensure compliance with work quality and safety policies; and adjust the pace of the route truck as appropriate to ensure work quality and safety.
• Ability to fill out a daily route summary sheet, write charge tickets, and violation notices to customers.
• Ability to communicate courteously with other employees and customers.

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