Sanitation Worker

Position Title

Sanitation Worker I

• City Maintenance Facility, City of Zephyrhills, FL

• Starting Salary: $32,760.00 / $15.75 per hour
• Pay Grade: Z-151
• Non-Exempt / Mandatory Testing

Applicable

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to understand and follow oral/written instructions; work well with the public and co-workers
• Ability to lift heavy objects, work on scheduled holidays, and use a map to locate addresses
• Knowledge of safe operation and routine maintenance of equipment
• Possession and maintenance of a State of Florida Class B CDL license with air‑brake endorsement, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire

• Handles, carries, and empties receptacles containing solid waste
• Deposits waste into a collection vehicle and operates the compaction mechanism
• Reports vehicle mechanical problems to the driver, drives sanitation trucks to the transfer station, and rides on the external platform between collection stops
• Performs maintenance work on division premises, cleans sanitation vehicles, and identifies hazardous waste products
• Works occasional weekend shifts, when required
• Completes other related duties as assigned

• Background check, drug testing, and physical exam before employment
• Tasks involve regular and sustained physical exertion
• Possession of a current valid Florida driver’s license before employment

The City of Zephyrhills offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, and Florida Retirement System (FRS).

Submit a current job application to:

• Human Resources, City of Zephyrhills
• 5335 8th Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Applications are also available at City Hall or online at City of Zephyrhills Employment Applications.

Open Until Filled

Immediately

The City of Zephyrhills is an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.