Sanitation Worker / Driver

SANITATION WORKER / DRIVER

City of Salina, Kansas

Public Works / Sanitation Division

The Sanitation Worker/Driver in the City of Salina''s Public Works Department involves crucial duties that directly impact the Salina community. The role includes performing manual labor in refuse & recycling collection, operating medium & heavy equipment like refuse packers, & maintaining equipment for efficiency & safety. This role not only ensures a cleaner, sustainable environment but also supports community wellbeing, making it indispensable to Salina''s everyday life. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment that is both challenging & rewarding, elevating the quality of life for all Salina residents.

Career Advancement: Sanitation Driver, Sanitation Supervisor

On-the-Job Training: Training for new Sanitation Worker/Drivers involves hands-on duties led by experienced staff to build proficiency in operating equipment like refuse packers. Training includes troubleshooting equipment, safe practices, teamwork, & effective communication. Career advancement is supported through guidance for obtaining a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This training enhances skills for current roles & prepares employees for leadership, promoting a sustainable career in city government.

Duties:

• Performs a variety of manual labor & semi-skilled work in refuse collection & disposal along with the collection of recycling materials.
• Operates & maintains medium & heavy equipment including automated sideload (ASL) & semi-automated rear load refuse/recycling trucks & other trucks over 27-ton capacity.
• Loads & hauls recycling materials & refuse on a route & for special pick-ups.
• Makes special pick-ups for discarded furniture & other refuse.
• Unloads recycling & E-waste from vehicles.
• Keeps track of time for billing customers.
• Dumps refuse carts; lifts heavy cans of refuse; makes repairs to refuse carts.
• Washes trucks; checks oil.
• Cleans inside of garage.
• Cleans inside of refuse containers.
• Performs minor repairs to equipment.
• Aids in emergency & storm related activities.
• Prepares minimal records of own activities; keeps track of time for billing customers.
• May act as lead worker of seasonal employees or regular helper.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in the operation of refuse packers or medium equipment in construction, maintenance, or related activities.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license at hire.
• Must possess a Kansas Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake endorsements or obtain within one (1) year from the start date of employment.

The City of Salina will pay enrollment fees & pay hourly wages for employees to attend Class B CDL.

Work Type:

• Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Works outside in possible adverse weather conditions.

Equipment:

• Brooms, lifts, power washer, rakes, salt spreaders, sanitaion packer truck, & shovels.

Hours:

• Monday - Friday.
• Shift begins at 7:00 a.m.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:

• $21.14-22.20/hr.
• $43,971-46,176/yr.
• Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:

• Until filled
• To be considered, fully complete applications are required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

ADA Notice: For needed accommodations, please call 785-309-5745 Office or 785-309-5747 TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.

TH 08/27/2026

The City of Salina is an E-Verify employer