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Yardwaste Recycling Center Equipment Operator

City of Springfield (MO)
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026



Want to be part of an effective and efficient team and operate equipment used in recycling yard waste into quality compost and mulch products? Our Environmental Services team is looking for an energetic and self-motivated person who can provide exceptional customer experience by providing quality services and products to citizens of Springfield and surrounding areas in the position of YRC Equipment Operator.

**This position requires working on Saturdays on a rotation basis.  The rotations would typically be 2 weeks in a row working on a Saturday and the other 2 weeks no weekends.  This position is a 10-hour shift position with continuous holiday need.

This position operates and maintains yardwaste processing and composting equipment assigned to the Yardwaste Recycling Center (YRC), operates stationary and mobile equipment separately or in tandem to grind, chip, load, transport, place and turn yardwaste, waste wood and brush to produce marketable wood mulch and compost products, and works independently with little direction to maintain grounds and recycling area to provide a positive image of our site and the City of Springfield.

For more information regarding the Yardwaste Recycling Center, click here, and for information regarding our awesome benefits, click here.

Leadership Philosophy
  The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Experience, Education, and Training
  • A minimum of eighteen months of experience in the operation of dump trucks, front-end loaders, windrow turners, tub grinders, trommel screens or comparable equipment operation;
OR

  • Two years of maintenance and/or construction work comparable to work completed in the Parks & Public Works Departments in such areas as, yardwaste recycling and composting, solid waste disposal, street/road work.

Licensing/Certification
  • Must possess or obtain within first six (6) months of employment at minimum a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with class "B" endorsement enabling to operate a vehicle with airbrakes;
  • Candidates must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aide Certification within the probationary period.  



For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.



The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment.   Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment.  We are committed to a drug-free workplace.  Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety.  The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.  Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.


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