Solid Waste and Recycling Driver Collector I

The City of Cedar Rapids is hiring a Solid Waste and Recycling Laborer Extra Driver to join our Public Utilities this vital role youll support daily waste and recycling collectionkeeping our city clean sustainable and running smoothly. As a City employee youll enjoy excellent benefits including generous paid time off top-tier health insurance IPERS retirement and career advancement opportunities within one of Iowas largest and most innovative public utilities.

If youre dependable safety-minded and enjoy working outdoors while making a positive impact in your community apply today and make a difference!

About our Organization

At the City we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our communitys 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. Work is prescribed but there is some latitude for independent judgment in carrying out routing activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drives and loads collection truck in the daily pickup of solid waste yard waste or recycling;

• Picks up and sweeps up spilled garbage debris litter or recyclables and places in truck;

• Operates mechanisms for loading and unloading of garbage or recycling truck;

• Ensures that garbage and yard waste are collected separately;

• Ensures that only the designated recyclable materials are collected from recycling containers;

• Drives loaded truck to either the landfill compost site recycling facility or transfer station;

• Provides front line public relations activities by interacting with residential customers and staff in a professional manner;

• Ensures proper maintenance of garbage yard waste or recycling truck: conducts daily circle checks reports minor or major mechanical problems to section mechanics via operators circle check/squawk sheet maintains all fluid levels as required drives garbage yard waste or recycling truck into garage and cleans garbage/yard waste truck after completion of daily route and recycling truck as required;

• Maintains records of tagged garbage yard waste or recycling and submits records to office daily;

• 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 State and Federal 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 GED and

• A minimum of one year of experience driving a CDL vehicle required

• Experience with use of automated garbage recycling or yard waste collection trucks required

• Experience driving garbage recycling or yard waste collection routes 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

• Iowa Commercial Drivers License (Class B) with air brake endorsements and valid Medical Examiners Certificate.

Work Schedule

• M-F 6:30am-2:30pm

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age (40 or older) disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar support of the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation contact the Citys Human Resources department by phone at or by email at