Solid Waste Services Worker

The City of Saint Paul Public Works Department is hiring individuals to perform manual labor collecting garbage, bulky items, yard waste and maintaining garbage and recycling carts.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Deliver recycling carts to new customers, transporting recycling from residence, and returning repaired recycling carts to customers.

• Collect garbage, bulky items, yard waste at residential properties, and trash removal from the public right-of-way.

• Clean and repair garbage and recycling carts and maintain inventory.

• Operate and perform daily inspections and maintenance on trucks, gasoline powered, and electric tools.

• Use electronic field data management tools as needed.

• Work outdoors in all types of weather.

• For more information and essential functions, see our job description.

Information Specific to this Position:

• Temporary Solid Waste Service Worker candidates with a valid Class D Driver's License are eligible to participate in a free City provided CDL training program.

• Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Once collection starts hours will adjust to 6:30am to 3:00pm.

• Nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency work may be required.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class B or Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restriction for airbrakes. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses during the two-year period prior to the date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.

Candidates with a valid Class D Driver's License may participate in the assessment and be eligible for temporary employment, however, must obtain a Class B or A Commercial Driver's License with no restrictions for airbrakes within 6 months from date of hire.

Must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and submit to DOT mandated random drug and alcohol testing after hire.

• Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.

• Upload or submit the following document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) 

• A legible copy (both sides) of a valid Commerical Driver's License if applicable.

• A resume (optional)

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements and receive an assessment score of 75% or higher will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. You will be notified of your status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a medical examination, driver's license check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.

Human Resources Contact Information:

Danni Smith at 651-266-6566

Email: danni.smith@stpaul.gov

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.