Solid Waste Worker - Residential Refuse Division

Summary

Salary : $40,620.00 Annually
Location : 1809 W US Hwy 80, Garden City, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2603489
Department: Sanitation Department
Division: Residential Refuse Division
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Purpose
New Starting Salary!! $19.52/hour
There's always opportunity for you with the City of Savannah. Come and join our Sanitation Team today! We have what you're looking for. As a Solid Waste Worker, you will be responsible for the collection of residential refuse, yard waste, bulk items, recyclable materials and/or the removal of litter from City streets, lanes and rights-of-way.
We offer great pay, excellent benefits and career progression!

We look forward to having you onboard!
Essential Job Functions

• Performs manual labor in day-to-day Sanitation Department operations.
• Serves as a spotter to assist truck operator in safely backing up and maneuvering in congested spaces.
• May assist truck operator with determining correct routes.
• Operates hydraulic lift and press.
• Maintains inventory of tools assigned to the truck.
• Collects household refuse.
• Directs traffic as needed.
• Collects recyclable materials.
• Collects litter, changes litter baskets.
• Collects yard waste, bulk items, and dead animals.
• Cleans vehicles and equipment at end of route.
• Assembles, delivers, repairs, cleans, and collects refuse carts as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

No prior experience required.

Requires the ability to lift items up to forty (40) pounds.

This is a critical workforce position.

Work Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location: 1809 W. Hwy 80

Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of department safety procedures.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of hydraulic lift and press mechanism.
• Skill in oral communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
01

Are you able to lift up to forty (40) pounds?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you able to work a flexible schedule?

• Yes
• No

03

What experience do you have as it relates to the position you applied for?
04

Do you have a driver's license and dependable transportation to work?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you worked for the City of Savannah before? If yes, what was the position?
06

Are you currently working for the City of Savannah as a temporary employee through a temp agency?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "yes" to question #6, please state the department where you are working as an temporary employee and the name of the temporary agency. If you answered "no" to question #6, just type n/a.
08

When are you available to start work if hired?
Required Question

Job Description

Salary : $40,620.00 Annually
Location : 1809 W US Hwy 80, Garden City, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2603489
Department: Sanitation Department
Division: Residential Refuse Division
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Purpose
New Starting Salary!! $19.52/hour
There's always opportunity for you with the City of Savannah. Come and join our Sanitation Team today! We have what you're looking for. As a Solid Waste Worker, you will be responsible for the collection of residential refuse, yard waste, bulk items, recyclable materials and/or the removal of litter from City streets, lanes and rights-of-way.
We offer great pay, excellent benefits and career progression!

We look forward to having you onboard!
Essential Job Functions

• Performs manual labor in day-to-day Sanitation Department operations.
• Serves as a spotter to assist truck operator in safely backing up and maneuvering in congested spaces.
• May assist truck operator with determining correct routes.
• Operates hydraulic lift and press.
• Maintains inventory of tools assigned to the truck.
• Collects household refuse.
• Directs traffic as needed.
• Collects recyclable materials.
• Collects litter, changes litter baskets.
• Collects yard waste, bulk items, and dead animals.
• Cleans vehicles and equipment at end of route.
• Assembles, delivers, repairs, cleans, and collects refuse carts as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

No prior experience required.

Requires the ability to lift items up to forty (40) pounds.

This is a critical workforce position.

Work Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location: 1809 W. Hwy 80

Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of department safety procedures.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of hydraulic lift and press mechanism.
• Skill in oral communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
01

Are you able to lift up to forty (40) pounds?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you able to work a flexible schedule?

• Yes
• No

03

What experience do you have as it relates to the position you applied for?
04

Do you have a driver's license and dependable transportation to work?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you worked for the City of Savannah before? If yes, what was the position?
06

Are you currently working for the City of Savannah as a temporary employee through a temp agency?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "yes" to question #6, please state the department where you are working as an temporary employee and the name of the temporary agency. If you answered "no" to question #6, just type n/a.
08

When are you available to start work if hired?
Required Question