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Sanitation Worker / Refuse Collector

The Villages, FL 32159

Posted: 02/03/2026 Industry: Converted Job Number: 200288 Pay Rate: $15 / hour

Job Description

Job Summary

Pay: $15.00 per hour

We are hiring Sanitation Workers to support daily waste collection operations. This role involves working as part of a collection crew on an assigned route, loading refuse into collection trucks, and ensuring materials are handled safely and properly.

This position is 100% outdoors, physically demanding, and requires dependable attendance. Candidates must be able to work in all weather conditions and follow strict safety procedures.


Key Responsibilities

  • Collect trash, recyclables, and waste materials along assigned routes.

  • Load materials into collection trucks safely and efficiently.

  • Tag improperly sorted, damaged, or oversized containers as required.

  • Ride on the rear of the collection truck during routes.

  • Follow all safety rules, OSHA regulations, and hazardous waste handling procedures.

  • Wear required PPE at all times, including steel-toed boots.

  • Maintain teamwork and communication with drivers and crew members.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements (Required)

  • Must be 18 years of age or older

  • Valid Driver’s License or State ID

  • Ability to pass background check and drug screening

  • Steel-toed boots required and must be worn daily

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs or more repeatedly throughout the shift

  • Ability to carry, push, pull, bend, reach, climb, and walk for extended periods

  • Ability to work in inclement weather (heat, rain, cold, humidity)

  • Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and instructions

  • Strong teamwork skills and willingness to work collaboratively

  • Reliable attendance is mandatory
    (No-call, no-show may result in immediate termination)


Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous sanitation, waste collection, construction, warehouse, or outdoor labor experience

  • Familiarity with safety-sensitive or physically demanding roles
    (Experience is a plus, not required)


Working Conditions & Physical Demands

  • Outdoor work environment for the entire shift

  • Physically demanding, repetitive labor

  • Safety-sensitive position requiring strict adherence to safety policies

  • Exposure to weather, traffic, noise, and waste materials

  • PPE is mandatory at all times

Additional Information

HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.

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