Solid Waste Operator 600

City of Lansing, Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Opt-out cash bonus

Job summary

The City of Lansing is seeking a Solid Waste Operator to assist with daily Public Service operations. This role involves operating packer trucks, collecting refuse and recyclables, and performing vehicle maintenance. The job suits individuals who enjoy outdoor work and physical activity in a municipal setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and experience with heavy labor; CDL-B with air brakes and MDOT training are required. Some overtime or snow operations may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of experience performing heavy manual labor is preferred.
• One year of experience operating a packer truck is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a motorized vehicle up to 35 feet in length inside the driver’s cab to collect refuse and recyclables.
• Picks up refuse bags, yard waste, recycle and refuse carts, and deposits materials.
• May operate bulk item collection and lift furniture/appliances.
• Wash and clean vehicles daily, inside and out.
• Maintain packers and other solid waste vehicles as part of preventative maintenance.
• Complete daily logs, trips and inspection sheets with hand-written information.

Skills

Heavy labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL B with Air Brakes

MDOT Drug & Alcohol Training

Job description

Job Advertisement

The Public Service Department is seeking a Solid Waste Operator 500 to assist with the daily operations within the Public Service Department. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who enjoys working outdoors, operating various pieces of equipment and performing various tasks on a daily basis.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Operates a motorized vehicle up to 35 feet in length, of either the recycle or refuse packer model, while standing inside the driver’s cab which is located on the right side of the vehicle.
• Picks up refuse bags and bundles of yard waste and deposits materials in the side of the vehicle.
• Picks up City recycle carts and empties them in the side of the packer.
• Picks up City refuse carts and empties them in the side of the packer.
• May operate a bulk item collection truck which requires the ability to lift and move furniture, appliances and other large items.
• Washes and cleans vehicles daily, inside and out.
• Participates in a preventative maintenance program by maintaining packers and other solid waste vehicles.
• Completes daily log, trip and inspection sheets by recording hand‑written information regarding work activities.

Ideal Candidates Will Possess

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience performing heavy manual labor tasks
• One (1) year of experience operating a packer truck preferred

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver’s License, Group B, with Air Brakes
• MDOT Drug & Alcohol Training
• May require overtime or shift work for snow and ice control operations and other emergencies
• Ability to pass the Solid Waste training program within forty-five (45) days
• This position requires the operation of a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more. Therefore, pursuant to Section 601a of the Michigan Vehicle Code, the applicant recommended for this position must be able to pass the physical examination mandated by the State of Michigan in order to be transferred or hired for this position.

Full Job Description Available Upon Request

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at [phone]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

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U.A.W. Local #2256 Fringe Benefits Summary

• Health Insurance: Coverage will be effective the first day of the month following your date of hire. However, there is a contract provision that in the event a new employee does not successfully complete his/her 120-day probationary period or terminates employment with the City of Lansing during his/her probationary period, said employee will be required to reimburse the City for all insurances premiums costs paid by the City. If an employee chooses the Base plan, they will be eligible for a $400 cash bonus annually. Cost of the Option 1 plan will be based upon the State Mandated Hard Cap amount, which changes annually. You may choose coverage under either Blue Cross Blue or PHP. Current plans offered are:
  • Base - includes a $40.00 co‑pay for office visits. Prescription drug co‑pays are $10/$40/$80. This plan includes a $1000/single and $2000/family in network deductible and 80% co‑insurance. Emergency room services have a $250 co‑pay and Urgent Care visits have a $60 co‑pay.
  • Option 1 - includes a $30.00 co‑pay for office visits. Prescription drug co‑pays are $10/$40/$80. This plan includes a $500/single and $1000/family in network deductible and 80% co‑insurance. Emergency room services have a $150 co‑pay and Urgent Care visits have a $50 co‑pay.
  • Option 2 - includes a $15.00 co‑pay for office visits. Prescription drug co‑pays are $0/$15/$40. Emergency room services with a $50 co‑pay, and a 50% co‑pay for mental health and substance abuse services.
  If the employee chooses to “buy up” to Option 1, they will pay the difference between the premium cost and the State Mandated Hard Cap amount. If an employee chooses the Option 2 plan, they will be responsible for the premium cost difference between Option 1 and Option 2. Benefit summaries and rate sheets are available in the Department of Human Resources.
• Opt out: Members of the bargaining unit, up to a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) of the bargaining unit, will be allowed to opt out of the City’s health care plan annually, during the City’s open enrollment period provided the employee provides written proof of coverage from another source. When one (1) to nineteen (19) employees select to opt out of the City’s health care plan, they will be eligible to receive $1800 in any year which they receive coverage from another source. When twenty (20) or more active employees elect to opt out of the City’s Health Care plan in a Plan Year, they will be eligible to receive twenty‑five hundred dollars ($2500) in any calendar year they receive coverage from another source. In addition, such payments will be made twice a year, by separate check, following the period the employee had alternate coverage. City employees married to City employees are entitled to one coverage only and are not entitled to opt out payments unless the UAW member is in the Opt Out program on or before July 1, 2017.
• Dental Insurance: The City pays the full premium costs for the Dental plan provided by the City; coverage includes the employee and family members. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following thirty calendar days of service. Coverage includes 100% coverage for cleaning: 50% coverage for treatment costs with an $1500 maximum per person per contract year. Employees and dependents will also receive orthodontic coverage which provides fifty percent (50%) of treatment costs with a $3,000.00 lifetime