SOLID WASTE OPERATOR

City of Dickinson, ND; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

457(b) plan

Job summary

City of Dickinson is seeking a Solid Waste Operator to operate and maintain heavy equipment and collection trucks, supporting waste and recycling operations for a cleaner, safer community.

You will assist in processing recyclables, monitor landfill activities, and perform preventive maintenance while collaborating with other departments and handling additional duties as needed. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a stable schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid ND Class B CDL is preferred but not required.
• Two years of related experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, collection trucks, and tools used for waste collection, disposal, and recycling.
• Assist in processing and preparing solid waste and recyclables for transfer or disposal.
• Monitor material collection and disposal at the landfill and transfer facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and facilities; assist with major repairs as needed.
• Support litter control, snow removal, and water management efforts at the landfill.
• Collaborate with other departments and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ND Class B CDL (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Are you someone who’s not afraid to roll up your sleeves and take pride in a hard day’s work? The City of Dickinson is hiring a Solid Waste Operator to play a vital role in our community’s cleanliness and environmental sustainability. You’ll operate specialized equipment and collection trucks, support waste and recycling operations, and help ensure our neighborhoods stay safe, clean, and thriving.

Salary

$24.24 - $26.76 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday

What You’ll Do

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, collection trucks, and tools used for waste collection, disposal, and recycling
• Assist in processing and preparing solid waste and recyclables for transfer or disposal
• Monitor material collection and disposal at the landfill and transfer facility
• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and facilities; assist with major repairs as needed
• Support litter control, snow removal, and water management efforts at the landfill
• Collaborate with other departments and perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 80%-100% City-paid health insurance; optional dental, vision, and life insurance
• NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan and optional 457 plan
• Sick and vacation leave, 13 paid holidays, bereavement, and emergency leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement & more!
• Vacation 96 hours annually (Years 1-5)
• Sick Leave 96 hours annually
• Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave
• Longevity Pay Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)
• Bereavement Pay 3 days per occurrence
• Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval
• Shift Differential Compensation (nonexempt employees only) Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
• Weather & Emergency Closure Leave Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff
• Premium pay for essential staff required to work
• Tuition Reimbursement Up to $1500 per semesterPaid Holidays 12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday
• Paid holidays: New Year’s, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Insurance
• NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO
• Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20% (Additional 1% paid each year of employment, once employed for 20 years, coverage 100% city paid)
• Rates: Family - $470.72/month
• Single - $194.73/month
• Flexible Spending Account $450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full-Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses
• Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans
• NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to go up another 1-3% with a corresponding employer match in the first 30 days of employment.
• NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan: Employee 5.5%, Employer 8.81%, RHIC Employer Contribution 1.14%
• Group Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D (The Standard)
• $60,000 Term Life Insurance
• Employer pays 50% of the premium; employee pays $2.64/month
• Dependent coverage is optional at an additional employee cost
• Voluntary Life Insurance Above $60,000 (The Standard)
• Employees may purchase additional coverage at their own cost
• West River Community Center Membership 50% discount on annual membership
• Flexible Spending Accounts (HealthEquity) Medical: Pre-tax up to $3400 for 2026 plus the employer’s $450 contribution
• Daycare: Pre-tax up to $7500 for 2026
• Vision Insurance (The Standard/VSP) Employee Only - $8.04/month
• Employee + Spouse - $13.54/month
• Employee + Children - $13.80/month
• Family - $21.84/month
• Dental Insurance (UnitedHealthcare) Low Plan(up to $1000 coverage/year)
• Employee Only - $22.58/month
• Employee + Spouse - $45.47/month
• Employee + Child(ren) - $55.66/month
• Family- $83.83/month
• High Plan(up to $2000 coverage/year)
• Employee Only - $26.08/month
• Employee + Spouse - $52.94/month
• Employee + Child(ren) - $62.42/month
• Family- $94.90/month
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Roth or Pre-Tax options available
• Aflac Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (G.E.D.)
• Valid Driver’s License ND Class B CDL preferred but not required
• Two years of related experience preferred but not required

Application Deadline

Wednesday, September 30th, at 11:59 PM. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.