SANITATION WORKER I TS

SANITATION WORKER I TS

Salary

$19.40 Hourly

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Temporary / Seasonal

Job Number

80015

Department

Public Works

Division

Sanitation

Opening Date

04/15/2026

Closing Date

7/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

The Sanitation Division of the Public Works Department is seeking qualified applicants for a temporary Sanitation Worker I.

The purpose of this position is to perform as a worker on the sanitation crew collecting trash and brush for the residents of the City of Asheville.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

What youll be doing:

• Picks up and loads debris and refuse, primarily brush and leaves, but may also collect bulky waste, animal carcasses, roadside litter, and trash.
• Rides on the back of a rear-loading sanitation truck or drives a pickup truck, depending on route assigned.
• Verifies materials meet City guidelines for disposal and tags unauthorized items and assists customers along the route.
• Performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance on equipment, including greasing joints and checking fluid levels. Cleans and fuels equipment and vehicles. Inspects equipment daily and reports need for repairs and assists in repair work.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a rear packer trash truck compactor controls, pick-up truck, rakes, pitch forks, shovels, and other hand tools utilized in routine work or maintenance.
• Completes logs, reports, and forms as needed.

Supplemental Functions:

• Occasional special event work, including set-up and breakdown of containers and waste collection.
• Work overtime and on holidays as needed.
• Assist other Public Works Departments as needed, including snow removal or debris removal during weather events.
• Performs other similar duties as required

Education and Experience

About you:

Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• High school diploma or equivalency, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job (Required)
• Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes, and the routine operation of machines (Required)

Specific License or Certification :

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license preferred.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know:

Work Schedule: This position generally works Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (40 hours). However, this position may also work Fridays, weekends, holidays, or during emergency situations or special events as needed.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Majority of work is performed outside with exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Frequent physical effort is required
• Able to repetitively lift heavy loads.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of learned procedures, practices, and routines to deal effectively with routine work.

• Working knowledge of the functions and activities of assigned maintenance and/or construction crews.

• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and the proper safety precautions involved in public works maintenance and construction activities.

• Some knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment employed in basic construction and maintenance operations, including grounds maintenance work.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to use and care for a variety of hand tools.

• Ability to follow oral instructions.

• Ability to learn and follow routine procedures.

• Ability to perform strenuous work under varying weather conditions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.

Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.

For benefits-eligible positions, explore our full benefits at AshevilleBenefits.com.

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity.

The City's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person's age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

No Employee Benefits

01

Select your highest level of education:

• I do not possess a High School Diploma/GED.
• High School/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree

02

How many years of relevant experience do you have in a job that requires sustained manual labor performed outside for an entire shift?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 - 10 years
• 10 or more years

03

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• I do not have a current driving license.
• I do possess a current valid drivers license (Standard License)

Required Question

Employer City of Asheville

Address City of Asheville

PO Box 7148

Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

Phone 828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

Website http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs