Sanitation Worker (App. - Sr.)

Position Title:

Sanitation Worker (App. - Sr.)

Job Posting Closing Date:

***OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
[Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.]

Provo City is looking for a Sanitation Worker to provide equipment operation and solid waste collection work in Sanitation in Public Works. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the numerous services provided to the residents of Provo City are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Details

What is the compensation?

(G23 - G25) $21.46 - $32.62 per hour (depending upon qualifications)

Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule​, and others. For more information about benefits click here.

What are the main duties?

• Drive and operate a variety of refuse collection equipment.

• Operate vehicle and equipment to collect containers while driving and/or backing between parked vehicles and other obstructions in tight, restricted, or congested areas.

• Follow a complicated route map and complete route within allotted time.

• Maintain route books.

• Establish and maintain good relations with residents.

• Operate and maintain the City’s composting and yard waste recycling equipment including grinder, trommel screen, and compost turner.

• Assist in performing maintenance of trucks, equipment, and containers including fueling, oiling, changing tires and lights, and checking brakes.

• Clean out ram areas and trucks.

• Inspect trucks and equipment daily.

• May provide assistance to customers with special needs (box pickups, bringing can to curbside, and similar requests).

• Maintain records for equipment usage.

• Assist other staff members and perform other related duties as required.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• For all levels, a valid, lawful Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required at time of appointment.

• Apprentice Sanitation Worker: 1 year of general equipment operation and/or maintenance experience or other job-related experience.

• Sanitation Worker: 2 years of experience as an Apprentice Sanitation Worker with Provo City; or 3 years of general equipment operation and/or maintenance experience that included driving single or tandem-axeled heavy equipment (or other comparable experience).

• Sr. Sanitation Worker: A) 2 years of experience as a Sanitation Worker with Provo City; or 5 years of comparable, job-related experience.

For the full classification specifications, visit the links below.

Apprentice Sanitation Worker
Sanitation Worker
Sr. Sanitation Worker

What is the selection process?

This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient, qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received (at least seven days). Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City?