Sanitation Worker I

POSITION TITLE: Sanitation Worker I JOB LOCATION: City Maintenance Facility City of Zephyrhills SALARYRANGE: Starting Salary: $32,760.00/ $15.75 hr. Pay Grade: Z-151 Non-Exempt / Mandatory Testing FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT STATUS: Applicable. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED. Must have the ability to understand and follow oral/written instructions and work well with the public and co-workers. Applicants must be able to lift heavy objects, work on scheduled holidays, and have the ability to use a map to locate addresses. Must have knowledge of the safe operation and routine maintenance of equipment. Possess and maintain a State of Florida Class B CDL license with air brake endorsement or obtain within six (6) months of hire. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Handles, carries, and empties receptacles containing solid waste. Sanitation workers deposit waste into a collection vehicle and operate the compaction mechanism. Workers report vehicle mechanical problems to the driver, drive sanitation trucks to the transfer station, and ride on the external platform between collection stops. Performs maintenance work on thedivisionpremises, cleans sanitation vehicles, andidentifieshazardous waste products.Occasional weekend work, whenrequired.Completesother related duties as assigned. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: The selected candidate will have a background check completed, undergo drug testing, and complete a physical exam before employment. Tasks completed for this position involve regular and sustained physical exertion.Possession of a currentvalid Floridadriver licenseis alsorequiredbefore employment. The compensation package will startatthe base salary range. The City of Zephyrhills has an excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and Florida Retirement System (FRS). CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: July 28, 2026 THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG FREE WORKPLACE #J-18808-Ljbffr