Temporary Solid Waste Worker

City of Lewiston•Lewiston, ME

About The Position

The City of Lewiston’s Public Works Department is hiring a temporary Solid Waste Worker for its Solid Waste Facility. Solid Waste Workers perform duties related to waste collection, transportation, disposal, and facility maintenance to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The position pays $22.00 per hour and requires availability on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, for 24–32 hours per week. The role involves operating light equipment and trucks, transporting waste to and from facilities, maintaining maintenance and safety records, and performing light repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Employees follow oral and written instructions, coordinate with coworkers and other personnel, and work independently as needed. They must adapt to changing priorities, manage stressful situations, and interact professionally and courteously with customers and the public. Employees follow established safety procedures, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and perform other related duties as assigned. Applicants must submit a City of Lewiston Employment Application and a complete resume, along with all required documents, by email or in person to the Department of Human Resources. Applications are reviewed as received; only interviewed candidates will be notified.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Valid CDL B.
Must be available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Able to follow oral and written instructions, coordinate with others, and work independently as needed.
Able to adapt to changing priorities and manage stressful situations.
Able to interact with customers and the public in a tactful, courteous, and professional manner.

Responsibilities

Perform duties related to waste collection, transportation, disposal, and facility maintenance.
Operate light equipment and trucks for waste collection and disposal tasks.
Transport waste to and from various facilities.
Maintain accurate maintenance and safety records.
Perform light repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
Follow oral and written instructions and coordinate with coworkers and other personnel.
Work independently as needed and adapt to changing priorities.
Interact with customers and the public in a tactful, courteous, and professional manner.
Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.