Maintenance Worker 2 - Sanitation

This is an entry-level, skilled, full-time, non-exempt position under the direct supervision of the Sanitation Crew Leader or Street Supervisor.  A Municipal Sanitation Worker is responsible for collecting, transporting, and disposing of residential yard waste while maintaining clean and safe public areas. This position is required to be on call periodically throughout the year. 

Waste Collection & Street Maintenance

• Removes litter, debris, yard clippings, and other waste from roadways, curbs, shoulders, medians, sidewalks, and City rights-of-way.
• Collects, loads, unloads, and disposes of yard waste and refuse.
• Operates specialized vehicles and light, medium, and heavy equipment for sanitation and City street maintenance.
• Follows assigned collection routes and schedules.
• Removes ice and snow from public roadways, sidewalks, and City parking lots.
• Assists with setup and breakdown of special events.

 Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance

• Operates sanitation trucks, compactors, and other equipment.
• Performs routine inspections, minor service, and basic maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Reports mechanical problems, damaged equipment, hazardous materials, and unsafe conditions.
• Keeps vehicles clean and stocked with necessary supplies and materials.
• Maintains records of basic operations, maintenance, and work performed.

 Emergency Response & Safety

• Responds to emergency calls from the public and other agencies, taking appropriate action such as placing barricades and removing fallen trees and limbs.
• Follows safety procedures, traffic laws, and environmental regulations.
• Works outdoors in varying weather conditions and performs physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying heavy materials.
• Participates in a required on-call rotation every five weeks.  

 Customer Service & Team Support

• Provides courteous customer service and responds to public questions and inquiries.
• May assist with training new employees on work practices, policies, procedures, and standards.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a class B CDL with the appropriate endorsements within 1 year of employment.

Performance Standard: 
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of confidentiality and ethics.

 Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license. 
• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• Participates in a required on-call rotation every five weeks.

Physical Requirements: 

• Employee may be required to operate light, medium, and heavy equipment vehicles, and other equipment.
• Constant exposure to all weather conditions (sometimes severe).
• Walking on uneven surfaces, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting.
• Exposure to airborne dust and loud noises.
• Frequent climbing of ladders up to 12’ above ground.
• Driving and working on slippery surfaces.
• Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined and cramped spaces.
• Ability to use repetitive hand motion, lift above shoulders climb in and out of ditches, turn valves, lift and carry pipes and dig ditches.
• Continuous standing, frequent walking, bending and stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling, and twisting of wrist in use of tools.
• Occasional sitting, squatting, crawling, climbing and balancing
• Vision must be sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents, and to operate vehicles and equipment.
•  Employee must hear in the normal audio range, with or without correction.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve exposure to traffic, refuse, debris, hazardous materials, and other environmental conditions. The position requires frequent physical activity, including lifting, carrying, loading, and operating vehicles and heavy equipment. Work may include emergency response, snow and ice removal, and a rotating on-call schedule every five weeks.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Spring Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

The City is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected].

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The City reserves the right to assign, modify, or remove duties and responsibilities as operational needs require.

Nothing in this job description creates an express or implied contract of employment. Employment with the City remains at will unless otherwise provided by applicable law or written agreement.