Sanitation Worker III

Sanitation Worker III

Salary

$36,265.25 - $58,024.39 Annually

Location

Public Services Complex, 350-A S. Marine BLVD, Jacksonville, NC

Job Type

Regular - Full Time

Job Number

FY27-00017

Department

Public Services

Division

Sanitation

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 7:30 AM Eastern

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General Definition of Work

Ready to take the next step in your solid waste career? Join the City of Jacksonville!

The City of Jacksonville is looking for an experienced and dependable Sanitation Worker III to join our Solid Waste team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sanitation professional who is ready to take on greater responsibility, serve as a backup driver, and provide day-to-day guidance to other members of the team.

As a Sanitation Worker III, you will perform a variety of intermediate unskilled and skilled work supporting the Citys refuse and recycling collection operations. Responsibilities include the collection of refuse, recyclables, appliances, yard waste, and bulky waste, as well as operating collection equipment and serving as a backup driver when needed.

This position plays an important role in keeping our community clean, safe, and well-maintained. The Sanitation Worker III also provides limited supervision and guidance to Sanitation Worker I and II employees, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their leadership skills while continuing to work in the field.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, safety-conscious, team-oriented, and ready to take on additional responsibility.

Why Join the City of Jacksonville?

If youre looking for more than just a job and are ready to build on your experience, develop your leadership skills, and make a difference in the community, the Sanitation Worker III position may be the opportunity youve been waiting for.

Bring your experience. Lead by example. Help keep Jacksonville moving.

Apply today and take the next step in your solid waste career with the City of Jacksonville!

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Collecting municipal solid waste; pushing and pulling carts; lifting and dumping garbage cans and containers; directing traffic; serving as backup driver. (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.
• Disseminates information to the general public concerning basic collection route.
• Cleans and washes refuse collection equipment.
• Assembles and cleans refuse collection containers.
• Assists in the delivery of trucks to residential customers for the Dial-A-Truck Program.
• Supervises sanitation workers when assigned to performing collection service on route or doing special pickup collection.
• Acts as Crew Leader, when given assignment to drive collection route.
• Performs both pre-trip and post trip inspections and completes report forms for pre-trip and post trip inspections.
• Keeps abreast of the changes in solid waste collection policies, OSHA and ANSI standards.
• Transports municipal solid waste to disposal sites on a daily basis.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Required Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school diploma.

Three years of experience in solid waste collection.

6 months of supervisory experience.

Special Requirement

Possession of a Class B commercial drivers license valid in the State of North Carolina.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the operation and servicing of automotive equipment; general knowledge of traffic laws and regulations; 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 operate sanitation equipment in a safe manner; 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. Find out more about the benefits of working with the City.

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Do you Possess a Class B CDL that is valid in NC?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma / GED / Vocational School Certificate
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• None of the Above

03

Do you have at least three years of experience in solid waste collection (If yes please ensure this is detailed in your summary of work)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least six months of supervisory experience? (If yes please ensure this is detailed in your summary of work)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville NC

Address 815 New Bridge Street

PO Box 128

Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28541

Phone 910-938-5386

910-938-5837

Website https://jacksonvillenc.gov/jobs