Solid Waste Operator 600

City of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lansing Public Service Department is seeking a Solid Waste Operator 500 to support daily outdoor operations. You will drive a packer truck, collect refuse and recyclables, and help with maintenance while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of heavy manual labor experience, with a preference for those who can operate a packer truck. This is a full‑time, on‑site role in Lansing, MI.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates a motorized vehicle up to 35 feet in length, drive from cab on right side.
• Picks up refuse bags and yard waste, 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 and lift/move large items.
• Washes and cleans vehicles daily, inside and out.
• Participates in preventative maintenance for packers and other solid waste vehicles.
• Completes daily logs, trips and inspection sheets.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Packer truck operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B w/ Air Brakes

Job description

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.

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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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