Sanitation Worker

Salary : $31,327.28 - $50,123.65 Annually
Location : Public Services Complex, 350-A S. Marine BLVD, Jacksonville, NC
Job Type: Regular - Full Time
Job Number: FY26-00139
Department: Public Services
Division: Sanitation
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 7:30 AM Eastern


General Definition of Work

Sanitation Division: Jacksonville Sanitation works year-round with customer service and efficiency in mind. Our services include trash, recycling, yard waste and large object collection.
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General Description: The City of Jacksonville is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Sanitation Worker to join our team in the Sanitation Division. The Sanitation Worker performs responsible unskilled manual work in the collection of solid refuse, recyclables, appliances, yard and bulky waste; does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision. You'll work on collection routes, handling trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulky items while riding on the back of trucks. Duties include cart delivery and repair, assisting drivers, maintaining clean vehicles, and safely disposing of materials at designated sites. No two days are the same, and teamwork is key. The City offers great training opportunities for career development and advancement through onsite and offsite training with many of our Recycling & Trash Services Workers earning their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) while working, and promote up to an Operator/Driver!
The salary posted is the full salary range for this position. The starting salary is expected to be in the range of $31, 327.28 - $40,725.47 depending on qualifications.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks
Collecting municipal solid waste, trash and recyclables; pushing and pulling carts; lifting and dumping garbage cans and containers; directing traffic. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Collects residential refuse, recyclable materials, yard waste, construction materials, appliances, tires, motor oils and bulky waste items such as furniture.
• Cleans area around collection containers and collection truck during route collection.
• Operates cart lift mechanism to dump collection carts.
• Operates packer blade mechanism to compress refuse.
• Directs traffic and guides truck operations in congested areas of the collection route.
• Keeps abreast of OSHA, ANSI solid waste policies and standards.
• Assists with the Dial-A-Truck program.
• Disseminates information to the general public concerning basic collection route.
• Cleans and washes refuse collection equipment.
• Assembles and cleans refuse collection containers.
• Performs related tasks as required

Required Education and Experience


Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a steady pace in adverse weather conditions; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; dependability; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.
The City of Jacksonville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees.
01


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02


What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma / GED / Vocational School Certificate
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the Above

03


Do You have experience in working in manual labor positions?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have experience working primarily outdoors in all weather conditions?

• Yes
• No

05


Please describe the company/organization(s) and job duties of where you gained the experience described in questions #3 and #4.
06


Please acknowledge that this position is considered essential and may be required to perform work before, during and after emergency situations and in all weather conditions.

• Yes
• No

Required Question