IRC68192 Sanitation Specialist

This is skilled work operating heavy duty sanitation equipment and collection vehicles used for the collection and disposal of solid waste. Work involves both the operation of the truck and its associated hydraulic packing devices and may entail considerable manipulative skill in the safe operation of automated equipment in areas of limited space and heavy traffic.

This applicant pool will be used to fill any current vacancies and per City rule, may also be used for six (6) months to fill any Sanitation Specialist vacancies throughout the Sanitation Department. You must apply to this job posting to be considered for any future vacancies in any of the following divisions: Residential, Commercial, or Recycling.

Salary: $26.94 - $37.58 Hourly

Close Date: 11-20-2026 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess and continue to maintain a valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver License.
• Have some experience in the operation of heavy-duty refuse collection equipment and hydraulic packer sanitation trucks.
• Have considerable knowledge of solid waste collection operations and industry practices.
• Be able to read and follow a route or area sheet and map.
• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Have considerable knowledge of the City of St. Petersburg's Sanitation Department operations, procedures, and service standards.

After administration of a written test of knowledge and skilled driving test to a limited number of highly qualified applicants, higher scoring applicants will then proceed to a department interview.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary26.94CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home