Sanitation Worker - Water Services

Salary: $41,905.06 Annually

Location : Nashville, TN

Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number: C21 FY24

Department: Metro Water Services

Opening Date: 12/11/2024

Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Central

Position Description

This is an entry-level position performing unskilled labor, reporting to a Sanitation Supervisor. Employee is responsible for the collection and disposal of residential and commercial refuse on a scheduled route throughout the county, and performing other similar duties as required.

Work schedules may be morning, afternoon or evening shifts and could also consist of weekends and holidays.

Employees at Metro Water Services work around the clock to ensure high quality drinking water, and the best in storm water management and wastewater treatment for the residents of Nashville-Davidson County and some surrounding areas. It takes electricians, chemists, engineers, mechanics, information technology workers, customer service representatives and more working together to service more than 212,000 water, 216,000 stormwater and 224,000 sewer accounts

Typical Duties

• Safely and efficiently collecting and disposing of refuse as a member of a two-man crew on a scheduled route or in response to service requests.
• Picking up, emptying and returning trash receptacles.
• Assisting in the delivery and unloading of collected materials at designated facilities.
• Guiding the vehicle driver in backing up/maneuvering vehicle and assisting in other situations involving limited sight and maneuverability.
• May drive a truck as needed.
• Performing a variety of other manual labor functions as needed.
  The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous or unusual environmental situations that require a range of safety and other precautions.
  
  The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing on equipment, walking, and lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds.
  
  All positions will involve some weekend work, either on a regular basis and/or occasionally due to holidays and weather.

Minimum Qualifications

Eighth (8th) Grade Education

LICENSE REQUIRED:
Valid Drivers License may be required for some positions.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Some positions in this classification will require successful candidates to obtain a Class "B" or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) prior to the end of their six (6) month probationary period. Failure to obtain the CDL within the six (6) month probationary period may result in automatic termination/dismissal.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Eighth Grade
• High School, but no diploma
• High School Diploma or state issued G.E.D.
• Less than Eighth Grade

02

Do you have a current valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

04

Please indicate the number of years of experience you have collecting and/or disposing of refuse.

• 6 months or less
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3 or more years
• None

05

Can you lift over 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you willing and able to work some weekends, either on a regular basis and/or occasionally due to holidays and weather?

• Yes
• No

Required Question