Sanitation Collector

General Description and Hiring Rate

The hiring rate for this position is $18.33/hr. Under the direct supervision of the Sanitation Foreman, or designee.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects waste and refuse; empties contents of refuse cans into sanitation truck.
• Provides driving directions to Sanitation Truck Driver when working in narrow hazardous spaces.
• Rakes and loads grass and brush collections.
• Cleans refuse and trash from trucks and equipment.
• Reports violations of refuse ordinance to Sanitation Foreman.
• Performs general housekeeping for all sanitation areas and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to understand, communicate, and follow instructions.
• Ability to learn rules and regulations pertaining to refuse collection; retain knowledge of the locations of refuse containers on assigned routes.
• Ability to work at a constant pace and in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy weights.
• Ability to effectively interact with citizens, fellow employees, and the general public.

Training and Experience

• Graduation from high school; or GED.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
• Reaching, bending, heavy lifting.
• Use of hands and fingers.
• Standing, climbing, walking, running.
• Works outside under various weather conditions.

Benefits

The City of Safety Harbor offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which may include health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and deferred compensation plans; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; long-term disability; 12 paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; and tuition reimbursement. For complete details, please refer to the Benefits Booklet 2025 - 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Safety Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.