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Solid Waste Services Crew Leader

City Of Saint Paul


Job Location:

Saint Paul, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 74089 - 82222
Posted: 4 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Position

The City of Saint Paul is hiring a Solid Waste Services Crew Leader to perform as lead worker of a work crew collecting garbage bulky items and yard waste.

Heres what you can expect to do:

  • Execute and coordinate assignments. Schedule and assign crews to complete assignments as directed. Provide orientation and training as needed.
  • Complete required documentation to include forms records and daily reports that are complete accurate clear and timely.
  • Monitor and inform management of equipment maintenance replacement and procurement needs for operations and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Work for extended periods of time to perform manual labor to collect garbage yard waste and bulky items on routes including collection of allowed extra material outside of carts and tagging education functions. Interact with residents as needed and maintain route service records.
  • Unload carts conduct inventories and store carts at City locations; deliver carts to addresses and updates inventory and repair carts offsite or onsite.
  • Drive and operate a garbage truck remove garbage from City controlled receptacles and from the public right-of-way empty City trash and recycling containers on right-of-way repair and/or deliver new containers as needed and record relevant container and route data.
  • Drive and operate vehicles including but not limited to single axle and tandem garbage trucks skid steers and other vehicles which may or may not require a commercial drivers license to operate.
  • Assist in maintaining garbage and cart service trucks performs daily pre- and post-trip Department of Transportation (DOT) and required vehicle inspections.
  • Lift and carry bags and bulky items up to one hundred (100) pounds. Bend crawl climb shovel and stoop for long periods of time and walk lift push pull stoop and stand on uneven and slippery surfaces.
  • Operate in difficult hazardous and unpredictable work environments such as rain snow ice and high winds. May be exposed to fumes irritants and/or gases.
  • Operate the unloading mechanism of a truck and assists in loading and unloading.
  • Work a variety of shifts including days nights weekends and holidays. Respond to afterhours calls overtime and emergencies to complete critical maintenance work.

For more information and essential functions see ourjob description.

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.

Position Requirements

Must have two years of experience as aSolid Waste Services Worker.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class B or Class A Commercial Drivers 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.

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

How to Apply

  1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
  2. 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 resume

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Learn more about our Hiring Process

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

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 drivers license check drug test and a background check which may include criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment.

Human Resources Consultant Information:
Danni Smith at
Email:

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

Veterans Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veterans preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455 you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
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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.