Sanitation Worker

Sanitation Worker

Salary

$40,601.60 - $49,524.80 Annually

Location

Winchester, VA

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Department

Public Services Department

Division

Public Services Refuse & Recycling

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Picks up refuse cans from houses or business establishments and dump into trucks and operates packer equipment
• Cleans area around cans
• Directs traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas
• Cleans refuse truck and equipment
• Contributes to positive work environment

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of ninth grade

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend. Ability to speak, understand, and follow specific oral instructions, and communicate effectively using correct English.

Physical Requirements: Continuous heavy manual work at a rapid pace. Requires moderate physical effort working regularly with light weight materials and occasionally with heavy weight materials (over 75 pounds) including but not limited to walking, talking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, hoisted, pushing, and pulling.

Job Posting Statement

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

This position is eligible for benefits. To view out benefit packet click here.

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Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of ninth grade?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Winchester

Address 15 N. Cameron Street

Winchester, Virginia, 22601

Phone 540-667-2304

Website https://www.winchesterva.gov