Solid Waste Worker - Senior - Residential Refuse Division
Salary: $40,620.00 Annually Location: Garden City, GA Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Job Number: 2603042 Department: Sanitation Department Division: Residential Refuse Division Opening Date: 02/05/2026 Closing Date: 2/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description: We have the right position for you. Come and join our Sanitation Team Today!
As a Senior Sanitation Worker, you will be responsible for the collection of residential refuse, yard waste, bulk items, and 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! Jump start your career today by joining our team!
Essential Job Functions:
• Picks up bulk items. • Delivers, pickup, repair, and replace refuse carts. • Collects yard waste. • Removes dead animals. • Assists truck operator in determining correct routes. • Serves as spotter to assist truck operator in safely backing up and maneuvering in congested spaces. • Operates hydraulic lift and press. • Maintains inventory of tools assigned to the truck. • Assists driver with completing Daily Driver Log, Disabled/Elderly Listing. • Assists driver with pre and post trip vehicle inspections. • Operates hydraulic lift and press. • Maintains inventory of tools assigned to the truck. • Collects recyclable materials. • Directs traffic as needed. • Collects litter; changes litter baskets. • Cleans truck at end of route. • Assembles, delivers, repairs, cleans, and collects recycling and refuse collection carts as assigned. • Trains new Senior Sanitation and Sanitation Worker on safe operation of trucks and with assigned routes. • Responsible for completing assignments for the residential cart program. • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
One (1) year of experience in refuse collection; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Requires the ability to lift items up to forty (40) pounds.
Work Location: 1809 W US Hwy 80 Work Schedule: Varies
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.
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.
Application Questions:
Are you able to lift up to forty (40) pounds? Yes No
Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in refuse collection? Yes No
Are you able to work a flexible schedule? Yes No
What experience do you have as it relates to the position you applied for?
Do you have a drivers license and dependable transportation to work? Yes No
Have you worked for the City of Savannah before? If yes, what was the position?
Are you currently working for the City of Savannah as a temporary employee through a temp agency? Yes No
If you answered "yes" to question #7, 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 #7, just type n/a.
When are you available to start work if hired?
Required Question
Employer: City of Savannah Address: 5515 Abercorn Street Savannah, Georgia, 31405 Phone: 912-651-6484 Website: http://www.savannahga.gov