Solid Waste Worker - Residential Refuse Division

Solid Waste Worker - Residential Refuse Division

Salary

$40,620.00 Annually

Location

1809 W US Hwy 80, Garden City, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603489

Department

Sanitation Department

Division

Residential Refuse Division

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

New Starting Salary!! $19.52/hour

Theres always opportunity for you with the City of Savannah. Come and join our Sanitation Team today! We have what youre looking for. As a Solid Waste Worker, you will be responsible for the collection of residential refuse, yard waste, bulk items, recyclable materials and/or the removal of litter from City streets, lanes and rights-of-way.

We offer great pay, excellent benefits and career progression!

We look forward to having you onboard!

Essential Job Functions

• Performs manual labor in day-to-day Sanitation Department operations.
• Serves as a spotter to assist truck operator in safely backing up and maneuvering in congested spaces.
• May assist truck operator with determining correct routes.
• Operates hydraulic lift and press.
• Maintains inventory of tools assigned to the truck.
• Collects household refuse.
• Directs traffic as needed.
• Collects recyclable materials.
• Collects litter, changes litter baskets.
• Collects yard waste, bulk items, and dead animals.
• Cleans vehicles and equipment at end of route.
• Assembles, delivers, repairs, cleans, and collects refuse carts as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

No prior experience required.

Requires the ability to lift items up to forty (40) pounds.

This is a critical workforce position.

Work Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location: 1809 W. Hwy 80

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of department safety procedures.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of hydraulic lift and press mechanism.
• Skill in oral communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Are you able to lift up to forty (40) pounds?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you able to work a flexible schedule?

• Yes
• No

03

What experience do you have as it relates to the position you applied for?

04

Do you have a drivers license and dependable transportation to work?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you worked for the City of Savannah before? If yes, what was the position?

06

Are you currently working for the City of Savannah as a temporary employee through a temp agency?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "yes" to question #6, please state the department where you are working as an temporary employee and the name of the temporary agency. If you answered "no" to question #6, just type n/a.

08

When are you available to start work if hired?

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov