SANITATION WORKER I
Public Works/Sanitation 

Duties: Performs heavy manual labor in the collection of solid waste; loads sanitation and/or recycling trucks; dumps refuse, recycling carts & containers; unloads recyclables from vehicles; removes debris & trash from alleys & streets; maintains landfill sites; services trucks & equipment as required; repairs refuse carts; prepares minimal records of own activities; performs overtime as required & performs other duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. 

Experience: Some experience in manual labor.

Requirements: Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions; must be able to perform heavy manual labor & run designated routes;  must be eighteen (18) years of age or older; must possess valid Kansas driver’s license.

Work Type:  Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Machines, Tools, Equipment:  Sanitation packer truck, lifts, shovels, rakes, brooms & power washer.

Hours: Monday – Friday; shift begins at 7:00 a.m.

Starting Pay: $17.21-18.07/hr. DOQ

• • Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:

• • 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• • 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

05/16/2024