Sunbury Municipal Authority

06/12/2026

Now Hiring: Transfer Station Laborer
Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury
Job Description

Job Summary: Performs work required at our Transfer Station. Full-time position 40 hours/week, including every other Saturday.

Pay Rate: Starting Rate is $19.00 / hr.

Education / Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
2. PA Drivers License

Reporting Responsibility: Department Manager

Job Responsibilities/Requirements:
1. Safely operate equipment with proper training, including, but not limited to, skid steer, zero-turn mower, forklift, and excavator.
2. Acquire and maintain any special licensing and certification needed to properly perform duties. (SMA will work with employee)
3. Assist other departments on an as needed basis.
4. Performs work not specifically related to the operation, such as, moving heavy equipment or materials, various grounds work including grass cutting, snow removal and general housekeeping.
5. Performs all related work as required or assigned by the Department Manager or Foreman.
6. Maintain professionalism at all times in the presence of the public.
7. Perform work in a safe manner & obtain Safety training as needed.
8. Position requires lifting objects weighing at least 65 pounds and capability of standing for extended periods of time with short breaks.
9. Ability to work as a team player or independently.
10. General computer skills desired.

Apply within or on indeed.com.

05/29/2026

Attention Sunbury Residents:
Vouchers for the Spring Cleanup are no longer available.

05/01/2026

The 2026 Spring Cleanup has officially begun at the Sunbury Transfer Station!
Today was the first day of our Spring Cleanup program, which runs Tuesdays - Fridays in May.
Have some junk you’ve been looking to dump? Now is the time!
To obtain the voucher for the FREE Spring Cleanup program, please stop in at the Sunbury Municipal Authority office at the South end of 4th St. or the Code office in the City Hall building located on Market Street!

04/22/2026

The Transfer Station will be closed for the rest of the day today. We apologize for any inconvenience.

04/17/2026

03/24/2026

Now Hiring!
Wastewater Dept Laborer and Transfer Station/Recycling Laborer

Job Descriptions and applications can be found on our website at:
https://www.sunburyma.org/documents/9bc06362-89df-46f9-a374-6b5afb63f672
Apply on Indeed or in person.

03/03/2026

Now Hiring - Water Department Laborer

Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury
Job Description
Water Department Laborer
Job Summary: Performs work required for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of
buildings, equipment, grounds and systems as directed by the Department Manager, Foreman
or Chief Operator. The employee is expected to exercise independent judgment in the field
and at all times.
Education / Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
2. PA Drivers License, CDL required within 6 months of hiring
Reporting Responsibility: Department Manager
$19.00 / hr starting wage
Job Responsibilities/Requirements:
1. Perform work required for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of buildings,
equipment, vehicles and grounds.
2. Safely operate equipment with proper training, including, but not limited to, backhoe, skid
steer, zero-turn mower, forklift and mowing equipment.
3. Perform work required for maintenance of the system outside the department grounds.
4. Expected to be available for call-out in emergencies and available for work on weekends
and holidays.
5. Acquire and maintain any special licensing and certification needed to properly perform
duties. (SMA will work with employee)
6. Assist other departments on an as needed basis.
7. Expected to work in the field executing repairs to the authority’s various systems, repairing
roads, assisting with traffic control (flagging), demolition work and various other work for
the maintenance of the system in all conditions and any terrain.
8. Performs work not specifically related to the operation, such as, moving heavy equipment
or materials, various grounds work including grass cutting, snow removal and general
housekeeping.
9. Performs all related work as required or assigned by the Department Manager, Foreman or
Chief Operator.
10. Perform manual labor such as, but not limited to, digging with a shovel, pick and digging
bar, operating a jack hammer and w**d whacker and other hand-held tools.
11. Maintain professionalism at all times in the presence of the public.
12. Pursue relevant continuing education on an ongoing basis or as directed.
13. Perform work in a safe manner & obtain Safety training as needed.
14. Position requires lifting objects weighing at least 65 pounds and capability of standing for
extended periods of time with short breaks.
15. Ability to work as a team player or independently.

01/29/2026

For questions about the city's snow removal schedule, please contact the city clerk at (570)286-7820. Thank you.

01/25/2026

Due to the weather, the SMA Office and Transfer Station will be closed tomorrow, Monday 1/26. We apologize for any inconvenience.

01/16/2026

Now Hiring!
Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury
Job Description
Transfer Station Laborer
Job Summary: Performs work required at our Transfer Station. Full-time position 40 hours/week, including every other Saturday.
Pay Rate: Starting Rate is $19.00 / hr.
Education / Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
2. PA Drivers License
Reporting Responsibility: Department Manager
Job Responsibilities/Requirements:
1. Safely operate equipment with proper training, including, but not limited to, skid steer, zero-turn mower, forklift, and excavator.
2. Acquire and maintain any special licensing and certification needed to properly perform duties. (SMA will work with employee)
3. Assist other departments on an as needed basis.
4. Performs work not specifically related to the operation, such as, moving heavy equipment or materials, various grounds work including grass cutting, snow removal and general housekeeping.
5. Performs all related work as required or assigned by the Department Manager or Foreman.
6. Maintain professionalism at all times in the presence of the public.
7. Perform work in a safe manner & obtain Safety training as needed.
8. Position requires lifting objects weighing at least 65 pounds and capability of standing for extended periods of time with short breaks.
9. Ability to work as a team player or independently.
10. General computer skills desired.