Solid Waste Operator

City of Dickinson • Dickinson, ND

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Dickinson is hiring a Solid Waste Operator to play a vital role in our community’s cleanliness and environmental sustainability. This role involves operating specialized equipment and collection trucks, supporting waste and recycling operations, and helping to ensure neighborhoods stay safe, clean, and thriving.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (G.E.D.)
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• ND Class B CDL preferred but not required
• Two years of related experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, collection trucks, and tools used for waste collection, disposal, and recycling
• Assist in processing and preparing solid waste and recyclables for transfer or disposal
• Monitor material collection and disposal at the landfill and transfer facility
• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and facilities; assist with major repairs as needed
• Support litter control, snow removal, and water management efforts at the landfill
• Collaborate with other departments and perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 80%-100% City-paid health insurance
• optional dental, vision, and life insurance
• NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan and optional 457 plan
• Sick and vacation leave
• 13 paid holidays
• bereavement, and emergency leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED