| Sanitation Worker Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Sanitation Worker. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Sanitation Worker along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Sanitation Worker is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Sanitation Department Supervisor, General Maintenance Worker I, General Maintenance Worker II, General Maintenance Worker III, General Maintenance Worker IV, Sanitation Department Manager, Warehouse Worker I, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Laundry Worker - Healthcare |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Sanitation Worker |
| Collects and removes solid waste and recyclable materials along assigned routes to maintain public cleanliness and sanitation. Collects household, commercial, and bulk waste and loads it into collection vehicles. Operates and rides collection trucks along designated routes. Empties containers and returns them to their proper locations. Separates recyclable materials in accordance with established procedures. Maintains cleanliness of collection areas and reports spills or hazards. Follows all safety procedures while working near traffic and operating equipment. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Refuse Collector, Trash Collector, Waste Collector |
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| Similar Jobs: Sanitation Department Supervisor, General Maintenance Worker I, General Maintenance Worker II, General Maintenance Worker III, General Maintenance Worker IV, Sanitation Department Manager, Warehouse Worker I, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Laundry Worker - Healthcare |
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| Level of Education: Sanitation Worker Salaries with No Diploma, Sanitation Worker Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Sanitation Worker Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Sanitation Worker Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Sanitation Worker Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Sanitation Worker Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Hospitality & Leisure, Retail & Wholesale, Transportation | |
