Solid Waste Worker- Public Works

About This Position

The Public Works Department, Solid Waste Disposal and Diversion Division, is seeking Solid Waste Workers to perform a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks associated with the daily operations of a transfer station.

Current vacancies exist at the 27th Avenue Transfer Station located near Lower Buckeye Road and 27th Avenue.

Future vacancies may occur at the Northgateway Transfer Station located near I-17 and Dixileta Drive.

This position is responsible for performing landscape maintenance, litter patrol, operating a variety of equipment, including a 15-passenger van with trailer, and delivering seamless in-person customer service to transfer station customers including routing and directing traffic.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Basic knowledge of operating mobile computers and electronic devices.
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $19.07 to $28.17 per hour.

Hiring Range: $19.07 to $22.08 per hour.

Effective July 6th, the following pay rates will be in effect.

Pay Range: $19.45 to $28.73 per hour.

Hiring Range: $19.45 to $22.52 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.
  
  

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Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 001 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Six months of heavy manual work.
• AND some experience which provides skill in the use of tools such as air compressors, air wrenches, impact wrenches, electric drills and other hand tools.
• AND this position requires the ability to read and write in English.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.
  
  

Work And Environmental Conditions Requirements

• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Bilingual - Spanish

Experience With

• Communication systems, i.e., working with a two-way radio.
• Providing quality customer service to the public by telephone, email, or in person.
• Operating a forklift or similar construction equipment.
• Leading a team, supervisory skills.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes July 2, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Solid Waste Worker, JC:70030, ID# 61748, 6/29/26, USM, AJ, Benefits:001

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