Sanitation Worker I

SANITATION WORKER I

City of Salina, Kansas

Public Works / Sanitation Division

The Sanitation Worker I ensures the cleanliness, safety, & upkeep of Salina''s residential areas & public spaces by efficiently collecting & disposing of waste, recyclables, & bulk items. This role is essential in maintaining a healthy environment for the community by managing waste disposal, recycling processes & efficiently handling potentially hazardous materials encountered during collection activities. By supporting sanitation operations, the worker contributes directly to public health, environmental sustainability, & the overall quality of life in Salina.

Career Advancement: Sanitation Worker/Driver, Sanitation Driver

On-the-Job Training: New employees are taught to safely handle equipment, ensuring proper operation. Training sessions cover proper handling & disposal of refuse, recycling, & large debris.

Duties:

• Loads refuse, recycling, & yard waste into sanitation or recycling trucks efficiently.
• Assists with unloading refuse or recyclables or at designated sites, including landfill or recycling facilities; unloads recyclables from vehicles.
• Removes litter, debris, & refuse from streets, alleys, & public spaces, ensuring clean & safe environments.
• Collects bulk waste, including furniture, appliances, & other large items as part of special collection services; ensures proper handling & disposal of hazardous waste & large debris.
• Performs heavy manual labor in the collection of solid waste.
• Assists with cleanup and general maintenance activities at landfill or disposal sites, as assigned.
• Services trucks & equipment as required; repairs refuse carts.
• Prepares minimal records of own activities.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:

• Experience in manual labor, preferably in waste management, recycling, construction, or other heavy physical labor roles; knowledge of waste disposal or recycling procedures is beneficial.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks for extended periods, including lifting heavy objects, running designated routes, & enduring outdoor work in adverse weather conditions.

Requirements:

• Must possess valid Kansas driver's license at hire.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

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.
• Works outside in adverse weather conditions.

Equipment:

• Brooms, hydraulic lifts, power washers, sanitation trucks (refuse trucks, recycling trucks, etc.), shovels, rakes & other equipment used in waste collection & maintenance tasks.

Hours:

• Monday - Friday.
• Shift begins at 7:00 a.m.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:

• $18.26-19.17/hr.
• $37,981-39,874/yr.
• 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.

Application Deadline:

• Until filled
• Important: To be considered, a fully complete application for employment is required.

The City of Salina is an E-Verify employer.

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.

ADA Notice: For needed accommodations, please call 785-309-5745 Office or 785-309-5747 TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.

TH 10/08/2026