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Sanitation Worker / Refuse Collector
501 Sunbelt Rd. The Villages, FL 32159 US
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