Solid Waste and Recycling Laborer Extra Driver

The City of Cedar Rapids is looking to hire a dedicated Solid Waste Recycling Laborer Extra Driver. The ideal candidate will assist in the collection of solid waste and recycling materials, and provide timely, courteous, and efficient curbside collections to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy community. Apply now! 

About our Organization

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

About our Community

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!   

Provides general labor in carrying out department operations including the collection and disposal of either solid waste or recycling on a City-wide basis.

Works under immediate to general supervision.

• Provides labor as required for Nuisance Abatement clean ups, road side litter collection and illegal dumping clean ups;
• Unloads tractor trailer deliveries of 35, 65 and 95 gallon GARBY, YARDY and CURBY collection carts;
• Delivers GARBY, YARDY and CURBY carts to customers;
• Performs in field repairs of GARBY, YARDY and CURBY carts and collects damaged GARBY, YARDY and CURBY carts;
• Responds, when assigned, to customer complaints concerning missed garbage, yard waste or recycling;
• Distributes door hangers and other information as required when issues arise concerning collection programs;
• Provides additional labor to other City Department for emergencies, special events, other miscellaneous projects and on a seasonal basis to assist with repairs and maintenance;
• Performs house keeping chores around our building by cleaning, organizing and sweeping our garage, washing GARBY, YARDY and CURBY carts and washing and detailing our extra trucks;
• Repairs sod and replaces mail boxes that have been damaged by Solid Waste and Recycling trucks;
• Drives, ensures proper maintenance of and operates all mechanisms for loading and unloading rear loading, side loading, side loading semi-automated and side loading fully automated collection trucks, as required, in the daily pickup of solid waste, yard waste or recycling;
• Cleans up spilled garbage, debris, litter, yard waste or recyclables and placing it into the collection truck;
• Collects small dead animals found on the street while on collection routes;
• Collects garbage, yard waste and recyclables separately from each other, tags unacceptable garbage, yard waste or recycling and takes the loaded truck to either the landfill, compost site, recycling facility, transfer station or other designated waste disposal facility;
• Collects, on a rotating scheduled basis the litter receptacles in the Downtown area of the City of Cedar Rapids;
• Provides front line public relation activities by maintaining a professional attitude when dealing with all residential customers and staff;
• Adheres to all (OSHA) Occupational Safety Health Administration Rules and Regulations including the wearing of all designated safety equipment required by the City of Cedar Rapids Department of Solid Waste and Recycling;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time;
• Supports continuous process improvement initiatives;
• Performs related work as required.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

• Graduation from High School or a GED; and

• Minimum one year of experience driving a CDL vehicle required;

• Experience picking up or delivering items preferred; or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License, (Class B) with air brake endorsement and valid Medical Examiners Certificate.

• Monday-Friday 6:30am-2:30pm

Hourly Rate

The Solid Waste and Recycling Laborer Extra Driver is covered under the AFSCME Bargaining Union, and all new hires begin employment at $21.54 per hour, regardless of years of experience. Employees in this classification receive a step increase on their anniversary. The steps effective 7/1/2023 include: