Sanitation Driver

$49.68k - $63.59k

City of Lawrenceville, GA

Salary : $49,678.01 - $63,587.86 Annually
Location : Lawrenceville Public Works, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400209
Department: Solid Waste
Function: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 4:59 PM Eastern

Description
Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating a sanitation truck to collect and transport solid waste

Examples of Duties
Essential Functions

Operates a garbage truck along an assigned route to collect and transport solid waste.
Operates trash compactor.
Performs equipment safety inspections; performs minor equipment maintenance; notifies supervisors of maintenance or repair needs.
Collects litter on city right-of-way.
Cleans sanitation truck.
Complies with safe work practices.
Identifies and reports hazardous waste.
Performs related duties.

Typical Qualifications
Knowledge Required by the Position

Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
Knowledge of city streets and geography.
Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance principles.
Knowledge of hazardous waste identification principles.
Skill in the operation of solid waste collection equipment.
Skill in providing customer services.

Supplemental Information
Supervisory Controls

The Street and Sanitation Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines

Guidelines include traffic laws and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

Complexity/ Scope of Work

The work consists of related traffic laws and equipment operation duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to operate a truck in the collection and transport of solid waste. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of solid waste collection services.

Contacts

Contacts are typically with co-workers and the general public.
Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while intermittently standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.

The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school or equivalent.
One to two years of experience.
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

The City of Lawrenceville offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.

Health

Health insurance benefits become active on the 31st day of employment. Health benefits include major medical, dental, and vision.
There are two High-Deductible Health Plan options with HSA to help you manage medical costs and save for future care tax free.

Retirement

Retirement plans are Defined Contribution (401a), and Deferred Compensation (457b).
- The 401a (City makes a 4% contribution beginning on first pay period after hire date)
- 457b (Employee contributions only)
If an employee contributes at least 4% into the 457b, which is voluntary, the City will make an additional 6% contribution into the 401a, totaling 10% into the employee's 401a.
Each contribution is a percentage of the employee's earnings for that pay period.
There is a graduated vesting schedule into the 401a plan.
- One year - 20%
- Two years - 40%
- Three years - 60%
- Four years - 80%
- Five years - 100%

Protection

There is City paid short-term disability, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) and life insurance that pays two times the employee's annual salary. Employees can opt into supplemental life insurance for self, spouse and children and pay the premium.

Personal Time Off
The City observes twelve (12) paid holidays per year:

New Year's Day
MLK Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Juneteenth
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Employees earn PTO in lieu of individual vacation and sick leave; PTO is earned as follows:
- First year of service - 3.692 hours per pay period (Department Directors accrue PTO hours at a rate of 5.538 from first day and moving forward until after ten years of service).
- 1-5 years of service - 5.538 hours per pay period
- 5-10 years of service - 7.384 hours per pay period
- 10-15 years of service - 9.230 hours per pay period
- Over 15 years of service - 11.076 hours per pay period
Salaried employees are given 40 hours of Comp Vacation on January 1st of each year, that must be used by December 31st of that same year.

Pay Interval

Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis; pay periods begin on Sunday and payday is every other Thursday. There is a mandatory direct deposit requirement.

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement towards associate's, bachelor's or master's degrees, available to all full-time employees after one year of employment. (exclusions apply)

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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