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Technician I - Sanitation

Harrisonburg, VA • On-site

City of Harrisonburg, VA
501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about City of Harrisonburg, VAexternal

$42K - $46K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Collect municipal solid waste, bulk/yard debris, and other trash by moving cans and containers, operating hydraulic mechanisms, and riding on the refuse truck.

  • Operate specialized equipment independently and perform proper handling, spill prevention, and cleanup procedures for fuels and pollutants.

  • Perform snow and ice removal using a refuse truck with a snow plow attachment and participate in rotational standby for emergency response.

Job description

Salary : $42,536.00 - $46,800.00 Annually
Location : Harrisonburg, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 5833 - (Aug 2026)
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Are you seeking a meaningful career that allows you to utilize your skills to provide efficient City services while working to enhance the quality of life for the local community? If so, the Public Works Department's Technician I position in the Sanitation Division may be the right career for you!
The Technician I - Sanitation role is a full-time position with benefits and a Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm work schedule. Applicants may be considered for levels within the department at an annual rate commensurate with applicant qualifications.
Preferred Hiring Ranges*:
  • Journeyman: $19.54 - $21.00 per hour (equivalent to $40,643 - $43,680 annually)
  • Technician I: $20.45 - $22.50 per hour (equivalent to $42,536 - $46,800 annually)
*An exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications/experience in compliance with City policy.
As a Technician I in Sanitation, you'll:
  • Collect municipal solid waste, bulk/yard debris material, and other trash by moving cans and containers placed for collection and dumping into trucks, operating hydraulic mechanisms for compressing and dumping refuse, and riding on rear/side step of a moving refuse truck;
  • Tag refuse for noncompliance;
  • Operate specialized equipment independently in connection with the position;
  • Perform proper handling, spill prevention/response, and cleanup procedures for fuels and other pollutants to minimize entry into stormwater system;
  • Perform snow and ice removal by operating a refuse truck with a snow plow attachment and other equipment;
  • Participate in rotational standby program;
  • Operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties;
  • Perform other related duties as needed.
A detailed list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements for the Technician I Level:
  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:
    • High school diploma or GED; and
    • Moderate (1-3 years) experience in refuse collection and grounds maintenance, including the operation of motorized equipment, or comparable experience.
  • 18 years of age or older by hire date.
  • Availability to work Mondays through Fridays from 7:00am - 3:30pm.
  • Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B with air brakes. (Applicants without a CDL will be considered for the Journeyman level within the department; however, to progress to the Technician I level, a CDL is required. The department provides paid, on-the-job-training.)
  • Participation in a rotating, stand-by work program for off-hours emergency response.
  • Possession of forklift certification preferred but not required.

Interested in a career within the Sanitation Division but don't meet the minimum requirements above for a Technician I? All applicants will be considered, for the level at which they qualify, at a rate commensurate with qualifications.
The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:
  • Alcohol and drug testing as required by the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA);
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Query;
  • DMV record review;
  • Job-specific physical; and
  • Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information
To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 08/27/2026)
The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and 15.5 holidays.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including 15.5 observed holidays. More information on available benefits is listed on the City's website
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What is your highest level of education?
  • Less than 8th Grade
  • Completed 8th Grade
  • Attended High School
  • High School Graduate
  • GED
  • Attend College
  • College Graduate
  • Attended Graduate School
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate study beyond Master's
  • Ph.D. or professional degree

02
How many years of experience do you have in refuse collection and grounds maintenance, including the operation of motorized equipment?
  • I do not have any experience.
  • I have some experience but less than 1 year of experience.
  • I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience.
  • I have 3 or more years of experience.

03
Will you be 18 years of age or older by hire date? Please note that exact recruitment timelines vary based on multiple factors; however, the anticipated hire date is at least 3 weeks after application date.
  • Yes
  • No

04
Are you available to work Mondays through Fridays from 7:00am - 3:30pm?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Which of the following driver's license do you possess?
  • No Valid Driver's License
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Valid Commercial Driver's Learner's License
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B)

06
Are you able and willing to participate in a rotating, stand-by work program for off-hours emergency response?
  • Yes
  • No

07
Do you have a valid forklift certification?
  • Yes
  • No

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I understand that if I do not meet the qualifications for the Technician I level at the time of my application that I may be considered for another level within the department at a rate commensurate with my qualifications.
  • Yes
  • No

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