SOLID WASTE LOADER

Summary:The City of Lawrence Municipal Services & Operations Department is a full-service front-line operational department. The department provides community services in infrastructure and maintenance (facilities & structures street and storm-water maintenance pavement management water treatment and distribution wastewater collection and treatment) engineering (engineering design and technical support stormwater utility and traffic engineering) services (solid waste water wastewater fleet management and administrative functions). Municipal Services & Operations projects and services are vital to the growth health safety comfort and quality of life for our :The Solid Waste Loader is responsible for the collection recycling and disposal of commercial and residential solid waste (trash recycling and yard waste).This position will perform a number of routine manual heavy labor tasks in the collection recycling and disposal of commercial and residential solid waste (trash recycling and yard waste). This position is responsible for performing such tasks in an efficient safe and timely manner. Additionally provides cleanup and routine maintenance of the divisions :Requires the ability to work holiday shifts and Saturday shifts as scheduled. Experience in physically demanding labor in the outdoor environment is highly desired. Must have the ability to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 80 pounds constantly throughout the workday and have the ability to withstand exposure to extreme and variable weather conditions. Requires the ability to read write speak and understand the English language in order to successfully be able to perform the required job duties. This position requires an appropriate valid Drivers License. The successful candidate must pass the background check and post-offer City physical and drug work schedule will be Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. As workload demands; may work as early as 5:00 AM and as late as 5:00 PM with some overtime Saturdays and holidays Information:Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perksCaregiver Leave 12 weeks paid leavePaid Time Off:12 Vacation days 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave 10 Paid HolidaysRetirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)