Sanitation Operator (Laborer)

Job Posting

City of Deer Park

$21.04 Hourly

Deer Park, TX

Field

01113

Public Works

Sanitation Dept.

06 / 30 / 2025

Job Description

General Purpose : Performs unskilled and limited semiskilled manual work of a routine nature, including the collection of residential refuse, trash and recycled items.

Residential Duties And Responsibilities : Collects refuse, including household garbage, green waste, white goods and waste oil. Operates packer control on truck. Cleans and empties trucks. Required to perform unskilled and semiskilled labor, such as maintaining Transfer Station building, grounds and recycling activities. Also required to work in confined space. Assist driver with the cleaning of refuse truck. Assist with the city wide garbage bag distribution.

Minimum Qualifications : High School Diploma or GED. Six months refuse laborer experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Ability to understand hand signals and follow oral instructions.

Tools And Equipment Used : Required to wear protective clothing. Lifting belts, gloves, safety glasses and safety vests. Brooms, shovels, lawn mowers and grass edgers.

Benefits

Full Time Employees Are Eligible For The Following Benefits :

• Annual Merit Raises With Strong Performance Rating
• Potential For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments Subject To City Council Approval
• Compensatory Time In Lieu Of Overtime (For Non-Exempt Roles Only)
• TMRS Retirement Plan With 2 For 1 Matching
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• PPO And High Deductible Medical Plans
• 100% Coverage For Wellness Activities
• $150 Health Power / Healthy Initiatives Assessment
• Dental And Vision Plans
• 25K City Provided Basic Life Insurance (And Reduced Rates For Supplemental Life Insurance)
• 1X Annual Life Insurance Plan With TMRS.
• Longevity Pay And Unused Sick Day Pay Incentive
• Vacation
• Holidays (10) Plus One Floating Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union

Address : 710 E. San Augustine Deer Park, Texas, 77536