• Termporary Sanitation Worker I

    City of Asheville (Asheville, NC)


    Termporary Sanitation Worker I

     

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    Termporary Sanitation Worker I

     

    Salary

     

    $19.40 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Asheville, NC

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary / Seasonal

     

    Job Number

     

    2025-01645

     

    Department

     

    Public Works

     

    Division

     

    Sanitation

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/11/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    7/25/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

     

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    + Benefits

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    Summary

    The Sanitation Division of the Public Works Department is seeking qualified applicants for a temporary Sanitation Worker I.

     

    The purpose of this position is to perform as a worker on the sanitation crew collecting trash and brush for the residents of the City of Asheville.

    What you'll be doing:

    + Picks up and loads debris and refuse, primarily brush and leaves, but may also collect bulky waste, animal carcasses, roadside litter, and trash.

    + Rides on the back of a rear-loading sanitation truck or drives a pickup truck, depending on route assigned.

    + Verifies materials meet City guidelines for disposal and tags unauthorized items and assists customers along the route.

    + Performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance on equipment, including greasing joints and checking fluid levels. Cleans and fuels equipment and vehicles. Inspects equipment daily and reports need for repairs and assists in repair work.

    + Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a rear packer trash truck compactor controls, pick-up truck, rakes, pitch forks, shovels, and other hand tools utilized in routine work or maintenance.

    + Completes logs, reports, and forms as needed.

    Supplemental Functions:

    + Occasional special event work, including set-up and breakdown of containers and waste collection.

    + Work overtime and on holidays as needed.

    + Assist other Public Works Departments as needed, including snow removal or debris removal during weather events.

    + Performs other similar duties as required

    About you:

    We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered :

     

    + High school diploma or equivalency; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job (Required)

    + Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes, and the routine operation of machines (Required)

    Specific License or Certification Required:

    + Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

     

    Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

    Other things to know:

    Work Schedule: This position generally works Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (40 hours). However, this position may also work Fridays, weekends, holidays, or during emergency situations or special events as needed.

     

    Standard Hiring Rate: $19.40

     

    Full Salary Range: $19.40 - $29.11

    Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

    + Majority of work is performed outside with exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.

    + Frequent physical effort is required

    + Able to repetitively lift heavy loads.

    Knowledge:

    + General knowledge of learned procedures, practices, routines to deal effectively with routine work.

    + Working knowledge of the functions and activities of assigned maintenance and/or construction crews.

    + Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and the proper safety precautions involved in public works maintenance and construction activities.

    + Some knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in basic construction and maintenance operations, including grounds maintenance work.

    Skills & Abilities:

    + Ability to use and care for a variety of hand tools.

    + Ability to follow oral instructions.

    + Ability to learn and follow routine procedures.

    + Ability to perform strenuous work under varying weather conditions.

    + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

    + Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.

     

    About us: The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity. The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

     

    To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

     

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    Select your highest level of education:

    + High School/GED

    + Associates Degree

    + Bachelors Degree

    + Masters Degree

    + Doctorate

     

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    How many years of relevant experience do you have in a job that requires sustained manual labor performed outside for an entire shift?

     

    + Less than 1 year

    + 1 - 3 years

    + 3 - 5 years

    + 5 - 10 years

    + 10 or more years

     

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    Do you have a valid driver's license?

     

    + I do not have a current driving license of any kind.

    + I do possess a current valid driver's license (Standard License)

    + I do possess a current valid Class B CDL driver's license with endorsements

    + I do possess a current valid Class A CDL driver's license with endorsements

    + I do not have a current CDL license, but I can attain one in the next 6 months.

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    Employer

     

    City of Asheville

     

    Address

     

    City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

     

    Phone

     

    828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

     

    Website

     

    http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs