SOLID WASTE LOADER

City of Lawrence • Lawrence, KS

20h

About The Position

The City of Lawrence Municipal Services & Operations Department is a full-service, front-line operational department. The department provides community services in infrastructure and maintenance (facilities & structures, street and storm-water maintenance, pavement management, water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment), engineering (engineering design and technical support, stormwater, utility and traffic engineering), services (solid waste, water, wastewater, fleet management, and administrative functions). Municipal Services & Operations projects and services are vital to the growth, health, safety, comfort and quality of life for our community.

Requirements

• Requires the ability to work holiday shifts and Saturday shifts as scheduled.
• Experience in physically demanding labor in the outdoor environment is highly desired.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 80 pounds constantly throughout the workday and have the ability to withstand exposure to extreme and variable weather conditions.
• Requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, in order to successfully be able to perform the required job duties.
• This position requires an appropriate valid Driver's License.
• The successful candidate must pass the background check and post-offer City physical and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in physically demanding labor in the outdoor environment is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• The Solid Waste Loader is responsible for the collection, recycling, and disposal of commercial and residential solid waste (trash, recycling, and yard waste).
• This position will perform a number of routine manual heavy labor tasks in the collection, recycling, and disposal of commercial and residential solid waste (trash, recycling, and yard waste).
• This position is responsible for performing such tasks in an efficient, safe, and timely manner.
• Additionally, provides cleanup and routine maintenance of the division’s equipment.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks
• Caregiver Leave – 12 weeks paid leave
• Paid Time Off:12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays
• Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees