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Solid Waste Operator

City of Spencer
Spencer, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

The City of Spencer is now accepting applications for a full-time Solid Waste Operator to work Monday-Friday 4:30am-12:30pm. CDL B or A with air brake endorsement & acceptable driving record required.

$21.55 - $22.78/hour DOE

Duties Include

  • Collecting garbage & trash; deliver to landfill or transfer station
  • Completely dump all containers, leaving customer’s location free of debris
  • Works closely with the Solid Waste Superintendent to improve route efficiencies
  • Performs light vehicle maintenance
  • Attends safety training programs
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Must hold Class A or B CDL w/air brake endorsement & acceptable driving record
  • Operation of trucks & other equipment under all types of weather conditions required
  • Ability to push, pull, bend, twist & lift up to 50 lbs. & pull up to 50 lbs. regularly
  • Must pass background & drug screening prior to employment

Full Benefit Package

  • Medical: 2 Low Deductible Plans to choose from, 100% paid for employee; Dental, Vision & Life, FSA, Healthy Life Program
  • Sick & Vacation accrual; Personal days & 11 paid holidays
  • IPERS Pension Retirement Plan & 457 Deferred compensation plan

TO APPLY visit our Careers page at www.spenceriowacity.com

Collective Bargaining Position · Equal Opportunity Employer. Open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.01 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

  • Do you have a current CDL A or B with air brake endorsement? (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $22 - $23

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