Sanitation Worker
City of Provo•Provo, UT
•$22 - $33•Onsite
About The Position
Provo City is looking for a full-time Sanitation Worker to provide equipment operation and solid waste collection work in the Sanitation division of the Public Works department. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the numerous services provided to the residents of Provo City are strongly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- A valid, lawful Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required at time of appointment.
- Apprentice Sanitation Worker: 1 year of general equipment operation and/or maintenance experience or other job-related experience.
- Sanitation Worker: 2 years of experience as an Apprentice Sanitation Worker with Provo City; or 3 years of general equipment operation and/or maintenance experience that included driving single or tandem-axeled heavy equipment (or other comparable experience).
- Sr. Sanitation Worker: A) 2 years of experience as a Sanitation Worker with Provo City; or 5 years of comparable, job-related experience.
Responsibilities
- Drive and operate a variety of refuse collection equipment.
- Operate vehicle and equipment to collect containers while driving and/or backing between parked vehicles and other obstructions in tight, restricted, or congested areas.
- Follow a complicated route map and complete route within allotted time.
- Maintain route books.
- Establish and maintain good relations with residents.
- Operate and maintain the City’s composting and yard waste recycling equipment including grinder, trommel screen, and compost turner.
- Assist in performing maintenance of trucks, equipment, and containers including fueling, oiling, changing tires and lights, and checking brakes.
- Clean out ram areas and trucks.
- Inspect trucks and equipment daily.
- May provide assistance to customers with special needs (box pickups, bringing can to curbside, and similar requests).
- Maintain records for equipment usage.
- Assist other staff members and perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Generous employer-paid health insurance
- Retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching
- Paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves
- Educational assistance
- Competitive pay
- Regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market
- Free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena
- A Provo Library card
- 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course
- A 4/10 work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
