**This recruitment is limited to the first 50 applications received. The announcement will close upon receipt of 50 completed applications, or on the closing date, whichever occurs first.
Join Our Team as a Sanitation Worker — Help Keep Our Community Clean, Safe, and Thriving!
Are you looking for a career where your work makes a visible impact every single day? We’re seeking a dependable, energetic, and hardworking Sanitation Worker to become an essential part of our team. In this role, you’ll do more than collect waste and maintain cleanliness; you’ll help create healthier environments and stronger communities.
We’re looking for individuals who are reliable, safety-focused, team-oriented, and ready to take pride in a job that truly matters. Experience is a plus, but a strong work ethic and positive attitude are what count most.
Responsible for collecting, transporting, and disposing of waste materials from residential properties, ensuring cleanliness, following safety protocols, and maintaining the proper operation of sanitation equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the manual collection of household refuse, special/bulky refuse, bagged yard waste, and food compost from residential properties.
Dump and/or compact solid waste materials.
Exercise precautionary safety measures when collecting solid waste and dumping solid waste.
Adhere to all safety guidelines while operating the garbage truck and handling waste, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Responsible for cleaning and operating the trash packer lever.
Follow designated routes and schedules to ensure efficient waste collection.
Participate in seasonal leaf collection and snow removal when needed.
Properly identify and dispose of hazardous waste materials.
Stay informed about local sanitation regulations and disposal procedures.
Responsible for ensuring that assigned trucks are properly loaded in accordance with the manufacturer’s manual and the City’s regulations.
Occasionally clean storm sewers, and sweep streets, and curbs.
Remove debris and litter from alongside the creek.
Provide exceptional customer service to all residents; listen to public complaints and follow up on problems identified by the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.
**All candidates considered for the position will be required to successfully pass a background investigation.
**The City of New Carrollton is a Drug-Free Workplace. Pre-employment and random drug screenings are required to maintain a safe and drug-free work environment.
** The City of New Carrollton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
** In accordance with the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), the City of New Carrollton does not require or request any applicant to take a lie detector test as a condition of employment. The use of lie detector tests is prohibited by federal law, except in limited circumstances as provided under the Act.
Frequently lifting, loading, or moving items up to 75 pounds.
Walking, standing, and continuous movement of stepping on and off the truck.
Walking and standing on uneven or slippery surfaces.
Bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling frequently.
Extending your arms or hands in any direction.
Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with your hands.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (Work Environment):
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic, toxic/caustic chemicals, exposure to loud noise, machinery with moving parts, dirt, dust, debris, garbage, and foul odors.
