Sanitation Worker

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Job Details

What is the compensation

(G23 - G25) $22.00 - $33.43 per hour (depending upon qualifications)

Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves including vacation sick holidays bereavement and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena a Provo Library card 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course a 4/10 work schedule and others.

What are the main duties

• Drive and operate a variety of refuse collection equipment.

• Operate vehicle and equipment to collect containers while driving and/or backing between parked vehicles and other obstructions in tight restricted or congested areas.

• Follow a complicated route map and complete route within allotted time.

• Maintain route books.

• Establish and maintain good relations with residents.

• Operate and maintain the Citys composting and yard waste recycling equipment including grinder trommel screen and compost turner.

• Assist in performing maintenance of trucks equipment and containers including fueling oiling changing tires and lights and checking brakes.

• Clean out ram areas and trucks.

• Inspect trucks and equipment daily.

• May provide assistance to customers with special needs (box pickups bringing can to curbside and similar requests).

• Maintain records for equipment usage.

• Assist other staff members and perform other related duties as required.

What are the minimum qualifications

• For all levels a valid lawful Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required at time of appointment.

• Apprentice Sanitation Worker: 1 year of general equipment operation and/or maintenance experience or other job-related experience.

• Sanitation Worker: 2 years of experience as an Apprentice Sanitation Worker with Provo City; or 3 years of general equipment operation and/or maintenance experience that included driving single or tandem-axeled heavy equipment (or other comparable experience).

• Sr. Sanitation Worker: A) 2 years of experience as a Sanitation Worker with Provo City; or 5 years of comparable job-related experience.

For the full classification specifications visit the links below.

Apprentice Sanitation Worker
Sanitation Worker
Sr. Sanitation Worker

What is the selection process

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted with the first screening being held on May 11 2026. Applicants mustmeet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City

Provo is a strong community-centered city with thriving neighborhoods dedicated residents and a deep tradition of service and innovation. We build on these strengths by making city government more transparent and efficient expanding diverse and affordable housing revitalizing local business districts and investing in smarter infrastructure and transportation. By planning growth thoughtfully and managing resources responsibly we maintain a future for Provo that is vibrant connected and welcoming for families students seniors and business for generations to come. All of this makes Provo well-managed friendly economically vibrant and livable for people at all stages of life. Visit to learn more!

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.