Full-Time
Foreperson
Sanitation
City of Marietta, GA
201-500 employees
Municipal government delivering city services
Compensation Overview
$20.75 - $23.67/hr
Marietta, GA, USA
In Person
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- A valid Commercial Driver's License is required.
- A valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License and a satisfactory seven-year driving history with no driving under the influence convictions in the last five years are required at the time of hire.
- A drug screen and background inquiry are required for successful candidates.
- Receive route assignments from the Supervisor and coordinate crew assignments and equipment to accomplish daily work assignments.
- Monitor and inspect route crews to ensure work is completed on time and according to established work and safety standards.
- Respond to complaints about missed refuse and trash and collect it as needed.
- Train new employees and implement new policies and procedures.
- Maintain and update time and production records.
- Fill in for route drivers during employee absences or staffing shortages.
- Assist the Supervisor with performance evaluations and make recommendations; explain city and department policies and procedures to employees.
- Resolve employee performance problems, document violations, and report unresolved personnel matters to the Supervisor for further action.
- Perform duties in other divisions during heavy workloads, natural disasters, and city events when required; these duties primarily involve manual labor and do not require specialized training or certification.
- Help wash trucks.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and ensure drivers conduct daily inspections.
- Operate sanitation vehicles and equipment.
- Work on a rotation to ensure routes are complete and all issues are addressed.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential and five years of sanitation experience, including at least three years of route-driving experience.
- A valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License and a satisfactory seven-year driving history with no driving under the influence convictions in the last five years.
- A satisfactory drug screen at the time of hire.
- Excellent physical condition and the ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination, including lifting and carrying garbage, trash, and brush loads weighing approximately 35 to 70 pounds several times daily.
- Knowledge of equipment, materials, safety practices, and proper work procedures used in waste disposal.
- Ability to learn city streets and route locations.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, communicate effectively with the public, and handle customer complaints.
- Ability to maintain time and production records.
- Ability to train and evaluate employees, including submitting written performance evaluations.
- Ability to use a computer with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and associated work-order software.
Marietta, Georgia operates as a municipal government serving residents and businesses with utilities (Marietta Power & Water), sanitation, roads, parks, public safety, planning, zoning, and code enforcement. Its government uses a Mayor-Council-Manager system, where the elected council sets policy and a City Manager handles daily operations. The city differentiates itself through its department structure and an active Economic Development division that offers incentives to attract and retain businesses. Its goal is to provide reliable services, maintain infrastructure, ensure public safety, preserve community character, and foster economic growth for large employers and small firms.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Marietta, Georgia
Founded
1834
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 4, 2026 Larry Ceminsky Park opened after $1.5 million in upgrades.
- FY2027 hearing on June 1, 2026 showed $80.9 million general fund support for core services.
- July 18, 2026 Knox Park disputes show active downtown-adjacent property value and redevelopment fights.
What critics are saying
- June 17, 2025’s 108 MW Bells Ferry data center intensifies resident backlash over land use.
- January 27, 2026 settlement paid $520,000 for 329 Allgood Road, signaling ongoing litigation costs.
- Marietta Water raised rates in February 2026 after wholesale cost increases; affordability pressure follows.
What makes City of Marietta, GA unique
- Marietta controls its own water, sewer, power, and municipal court systems.
- FY2027 budget totals $433.2 million, proving unusually large operating scale for a city.
- Downtown Marietta Development Authority and Lockheed Martin anchor a durable local tax base.
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Marietta's Public Works department receives distinguished awards. Home Posted on August 04, 2026 August 8, 2026 Communications Manager 770-794-5509 MARIETTA, GA - The City of Marietta's Department of Public Works received two distinguished awards given at the Georgia Chapter of American Public Works Association (APWA) Annual Awards Banquet on July 9th. These recognitions include Public Works Manager of the Year and Project of the Year awards for the State of Georgia. The Georgia Chapter APWA's Awards Program honors outstanding public works employees, individuals, groups, and projects, representing the best achievements in the public works profession in Georgia. "These awards reflect the exceptional quality of our Public Works staff and the high level of service they provide," said Mark Rice, the City's Director of Public Works. "This recognition speaks to the professionalism found throughout our department. Our employees take great pride in their work and remain committed to finding effective solutions that benefit the community." The awards received are as follows: * The 2026 Public Works Manager of the Year (Administrative) was awarded to Scott Stokes, Deputy Director of Operations, in recognition of his more than 49 years of local government experience, strong leadership and continued commitment to public service. Since joining the City of Marietta in 2018, he has overseen employees across the Fleet, Sanitation, Streets and Traffic divisions and helped lead major initiatives, including the Fleet building expansion, Sanitation roll cart conversion, improved collection routing, numerous construction and maintenance projects, and the department's achievement of APWA accreditation. He is also recognized for maintaining a high standard of customer service, supporting emergency operations, mentoring public works professionals, and consistently prioritizing the safety of employees. * The 2026 Structures Project of the Year (<$1 Million) was awarded to the City for the Lake Dodd Pipe Crossing Project for the department's innovative rehabilitation of a failing double-barreled stormwater system beneath a heavily traveled roadway. Faced with major utility conflicts that prevented a traditional pipe replacement, Public Works developed an alternative approach that allowed the road to remain open with only minimal lane closures. The project included replacing the most damaged pipe sections, manually clearing approximately 300 feet of debris, stabilizing underground voids, installing cured-in-place pipe lining, constructing a new outlet headwall and improving erosion control and pedestrian accessibility. Managed and inspected by City staff, the $556,837 project was completed in approximately two and a half months, ahead of the 120-day schedule, while maintaining public access and minimizing impacts to nearby businesses, emergency services and motorists.