Solid Waste Worker

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First Review Date: October 27th, 2025

Starting Salary:: $35,849.22

Full Time, Benefitted, Non-Exempt

Ideal candidates will enjoy working outdoors and are highly motivated and eager to serve the community on a team that protects the environment through recycling and proper waste disposal.

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This entry level position performs litter collection both on-site and off-site at the landfill/recycling center, repairs and maintains fences and other structures, handles and packages materials for treatment and shipment associated with Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste and other diversion programs.

**MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Perform litter collection at and around the landfill.
• Use hand tools as required.
• Observe safety in all phases of operation.
• Perform scale house duties.
• Maintain simple records and logs.
• Repair, construct and maintain litter collection fences.
• Assist Solid Waste Collection Crews.
• Process and package materials for recycling & diversion programs.
• Assist with the composting program.
• QUALIFICATIONS** ***(A combination of the following experience and training, or the equivalent of, would be qualifying):***
• Experience performing manual labor for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.
• Possession of valid driver license.
• Ability to work overtime and some Saturdays.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:** Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 75 pounds; exposure to cold, heat, noise, dust, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, mechanical hazards, ability to travel to different sites and locations.
  
  

Applicants who are offered an appointment are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, drug & alcohol screening, and driver license check.

*The City of Laramie is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.*