Solid Waste Worker - Residential Refuse Division

City of Savannah•Garden City, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Solid Waste Worker performs manual labor in day-to-day Sanitation Department operations and is responsible for collecting residential refuse, yard waste, bulk items, recyclable materials, and litter from City streets, lanes, and rights-of-way. The role supports truck operations by spotting for safe backing and maneuvering in congested spaces and may help determine routes. Duties also include operating a hydraulic lift and press, maintaining assigned truck tool inventory, directing traffic as needed, cleaning vehicles and equipment at the end of routes, and assembling, delivering, repairing, cleaning, and collecting refuse carts. Other related duties may be assigned. The position is in the Residential Refuse Division of the City of Savannah Sanitation Team. The stated starting salary is $19.52 per hour. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 1809 W. Hwy 80. Employment requires a background investigation, supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of required education, certifications, and licenses.

Requirements

No prior experience required.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Knowledge of department safety procedures.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Skill in operating a hydraulic lift and press mechanism.
Skill in oral communication.
Complete a background investigation, including a supervised drug screen.
Complete a post-offer/pre-employment medical screen.
Verification of required education, certifications, and licenses prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Perform manual labor in day-to-day Sanitation Department operations.
Spot for the truck operator to assist with safe backing and maneuvering in congested spaces.
May assist the truck operator in determining correct routes.
Operate the hydraulic lift and press.
Maintain inventory of tools assigned to the truck.
Collect household refuse.
Direct traffic as needed.
Collect recyclable materials.
Collect litter and change litter baskets.
Collect yard waste, bulk items, and dead animals.
Clean vehicles and equipment at the end of the route.
Assemble, deliver, repair, clean, and collect refuse carts as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.