Sanitation Laborer (Seasonal)

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Job Details

What is the compensation

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour. Payment will be by direct deposit.

Seasonal Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k 457 Roth IRA and/or Traditional IRA) and receive these great benefits: a) free admission to the Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating; b) a free Provo City Library Card; and c) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What will I do

• Faciliate customer needs including processing credit card transactions and answering questions.

• Help residents understand the benefits of compost and how to use it.

• Check and verify loads as they come into the compost yard including rejecting contaminated loads.

• Attend to the compost yard and ensure that only Provo City Residents are alllowed to access the facilities.

• Prevent misuse of facilities by landscapers developers and contractors.

• Load customers trucks and trailers with loader as needed.

• Handle sales of compost.

• Operate vehicles as needed.

• Assist in cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.

• Fill out site related regulatory forms.

• Monitor site for fires.

• Monitor compost windrows including turning and temperatur-taking.

• Assist other crew members as needed/directed and perform other related work as required.

What do I need to apply

• Any training or experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the work.

• Physical strength and agility enough to perform the work.

• Ability to follow directions and communicate with the public in a courteous manner.

• Knowledge of the safe use of hand tools and equipment required by the position.

• Preference given to applicants with front loader experience and/or a commercial driver license.

• Preference given for knowledge of composting landscaping or gardening.

What are the physical and environmental factors

This work requires exposure to adverse weather conditions and odors. This position will require bending stooping lifting up to 50 lbs and engaging with members of the public.

What are the hours and duration of the position

This position is approximately 20 hours a week on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Approximately 9 months duration.

What is the selection process

This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received (at least seven days). Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City

Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life well-being and as a beautiful place to live. Provo has been awarded the Best Performing City three years in a row and we were ranked the Best Run City in America by WalletHub for 2025. Visit to learn more!

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.