2026 City Service Worker, Sanitation
Company: City of Marietta, GA
Location: Marietta
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Rate of Pay: $17.00 - $19.41
Status: Open Until Filled This is a second tier, skilled position
within the Sanitation division. This position works daily from the
back of a garbage collection truck that is responsible for
collecting all garbage, trash and brush, throughout the city. This
position can be utilized as a replacement driver on routes, as
needed. This position requires the employee to be in excellent
physical condition and capable of keeping pace with the route crew,
while performing repetitive and manual lifting, carrying and
loading garbage cans. This position is also required, when acting
as a replacement driver, to possess all the required skills,
abilities, and job requirements necessary to safely operate a
garbage truck. Works as a crew member with an assigned Route Driver
on an assigned residential route. Responds to work reassignments
from supervisory staff as assigned. Rides on the back of garbage
compactor truck in residential areas and performs garbage, trash or
brush collection from behind houses or curbside and dumps refuse
into the collection trucks. Operates as a replacement driver as
needed or required. Assists the Route Driver in unloading refuse at
county landfill. Washes and cleans truck daily. Assists Route
Driver in performing preventative maintenance inspections on truck.
Reports any equipment problems to the Route Driver. Notifies
supervisor of any customer requests or complaints. Preferred
Qualifications: Must have and maintain a valid Georgia “Class B”
CDL at time of hire and a satisfactory seven-year driving history
to include no DUIs in the last 5 (five) years. Minimum of 1-year
recent experience performing heavy manual labor. Outdoor and heavy
manual labor work experience is highly desired. Must be in
excellent physical condition and ability to pass a pre-employment
physical examination, drug screen and criminal background check at
time of hire. Ability to lift and carry garbage/trash/brush loads
weighing approximately 35 to 70 pounds several times daily. Skill
and ability to drive and operate a garbage truck safely in all
types of traffic and weather conditions and ensure the safety of
the other employees who ride on the back of the truck when acting
as a replacement driver. Must be able to speak clearly and
understand verbal instructions. When acting as a replacement
driver, must have the ability to operate the garbage packer on rear
of truck and to use simple hand tools. Must have the ability to
monitor crew activities and make adjustments to ensure compliance
with work quality and safety policies; and adjust the pace of the
route truck as appropriate to ensure work quality and safety.
Ability to fill out a daily route summary sheet, write charge
tickets, and violation notices to customers. Ability to communicate
courteously with other employees and customers. Disclaimer
Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen &
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