SEAS SOLID WASTE WORKER

SEASONAL SOLID WASTE WORKER

HIRING RANGE: $18.50 per hour

Starting pay for a candidate with a CDL: $19.00 per hour

About the Position:
Join our team to support the Solid Waste Program by engaging in the construction and delivery of solid waste and recycling cans, washing, onsite repair and maintenance of cans and dumpsters, and performing general vehicle and equipment maintenance. Additional tasks include conducting solid waste and recycling audits, executing various shop duties, and performing other industry-standard duties as assigned.

About Grand Junction General Services Solid Waste Program:
Our Solid Waste Program is dedicated to managing the city's waste and recycling services effectively. By maintaining and improving the infrastructure for waste management, we aim to provide a clean and sustainable environment for the community. As a seasonal maintenance worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our waste management systems.

About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we emphasize continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values include challenging the status quo, teamwork to achieve common goals, and a commitment to community needs through thoughtful interactions.

What You’ll Do:

• Construct and deliver solid waste and recycling cans.
• Wash and sanitize solid waste and recycling cans.
• Perform on-site repair and maintenance of solid waste cans, recycling cans, and dumpsters.
• Conduct general maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and equipment.
• Execute solid waste and recycling audits.
• Assist in side/rear load operation (CDL required).
• Sort and fill in at the Recycle Facility.
• Load and unload containers using a lift gate.
• Receive and respond to inquiries from the public when delivering or on route.
• Engage in various shop duties and other assigned tasks.

This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Possession or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to work in all types of weather, including high temperatures in direct sunlight while standing, walking, and/or kneeling.
• Ability to transition between tasks efficiently.
• A team-oriented approach to work.
• Consistent positive attitude and willingness to complete all types of tasks.
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions, and the ability to do basic arithmetic.
• Possession of a Class “B” Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume, or attachments.

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

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At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.