Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

First Review Date: May 13, 2024

Salary: $34,805

Full Time, Benefited

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.

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

• Drive light duty pick-up truck around landfill property.
• 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.
• May be required 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, outdoors, dust, vibration, confining work space, mechanical hazards, ability to travel to different sites and locations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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

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