Sanitation Worker

Job Opportunity

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the removal of residential solid waste and recycling from Municipal Streets. Works as part of a crew assigned to a collection vehicle under the direction of a residential Sanitation Driver Operator on a scheduled route to pick up curbside garbage, trash and recyclables. Operates vehicles that do not require a CDL license for the pick-up of bulk item trash and assists in yard debris and limb removal. Assembles, repairs and delivers garbage cans and recycle bins. Performs other assigned duties which may include disassembling damaged cans, performing maintenance on vehicles, and responding to work orders from customers. Reports to the Sanitation Superintendent.

Essential functions include:

• Picks up residential garbage and recycling materials.
• Picks up residential bulk items.
• Assists residential customers with special needs with retrieval of residential waste.
• Works with other departments in the City for various cleanup activities.
• Monitors debris for hazardous waste.
• Assembles trash cans.
• Assists construction crews and other crews, as needed.
• Assists with set up for parades and special events.
• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles.
• Prepares and generates information such as garbage can log, mosquito spraying log and equipment maintenance log.
• Operates a variety of machinery and/or equipment to include mosquito truck, truck pulling flatbed, hopper, fork lift and a Gator.
• Utilizes a variety of tool and/or sets of tools such as power drills, grease gun, pressure washer, weed eaters, edger, trimmers, lawn mowers and blowers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and experience: High School Diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of experience in a job related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Physical demands include exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The City of Foley provides excellent benefits including paid health, dental, and life insurance, retirement through State of Alabama Retirement Systems, disability income coverage, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and annual merit raises. Successful applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check (including driving history), pre-employment physical and drug screen.