Sanitation Worker

Inframark O&M Hinesville PW, 613 EG Miles Parkway, Hinesville, Georgia, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team is an award-winning team that delivers cutting‑edge water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. We are dedicated to supporting our employees as well as protecting the environment and the communities we serve. You would be empowered to thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Take the next step in your career and join us ly today!

Why Work for Inframark?

Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose‑driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.

Sanitation Worker

Drive a single or tandem axle side loading refuse packer truck and collect and dispose of solid waste. Works at the recycling center when required sorting recyclables. May be assigned to a roll‑off truck or boom truck instead of side loaders.

Responsbilities

• Pick up and dump refuse containers and trash.
• Collect large items such as tree limbs and deposit on a flatbed truck.
• Cut or mow weeds and grass to leave streets, alleys and surrounding property in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Utilize hand tools such as shovels, pitchforks, rakes and small power tools such as saws and mowers.
• Wash, paint and service city equipment and machinery; assist with minor repair.
• Will periodically assist other departments with moving large or heavy objects and general maintenance.
• Assist the driver at the landfill when unloading.
• Will clean behind packer and inside hopper.
• Any solid waste management activity required of the solid waste management division to adequately perform public service responsibilities.
• Assist in recycling activities.
• Assist in solid waste disposal related activities when not driving a regular route.
• Assist other departmental staff on special projects as directed.
• Perform weekend and holiday duty as assigned.
• Positively represent the Sanitation Department by efficiently completing tasks at all times and to the best of your ability.
• Follow all department policies and procedures.
• Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies
• Work harmoniously with ESG employees and the public and comply with ESG policies

Qualifications

Prefer six months of related experience, high school diploma or GED, or specialized vocational training. Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards.

Knowledge of:

• Processes used in the collection and disposal of waste materials.
• Guide others, requiring decisions, affecting the individual, co‑workers; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures.
• Make decisions with very minor impact - affects only the individual.

Skill in:

• The use of various equipment and machinery such as hand tools and heavy equipment utilized in disposal activities such as compactors, lifts, claws and various hydraulic systems as well as shovels, brooms and rakes.
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate with employees and citizens who will inquire regarding disposal procedures.
• Work with citizens who may have complaints on services provided.
• Read simple sentences or instructions; write simple sentences; speak simple sentences using basic grammar.
• Perform semi‑routine work following procedures, with occasional problems; requires normal attention for accurate results.

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, bright and/or dim light, dust or pollen, intense noise levels, vibration, fumes or noxious odors. All required safety standards shall be adhered to mitigate risk from moving mechanical parts,…