Solid Waste Operator

Solid Waste Operator

Under general supervision, the Solid Waste Operator performs waste collection, operating a large garbage truck in residential and commercial spaces throughout the City. This position assists with a variety of skilled and semi-skilled, regular and recurring tasks in maintenance and repair work.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Performs regular and recurring maintenance tasks; maintains tools and equipment related to work properly; inspects all equipment and tools prior to use to ensure safe operating conditions; fills out any needed reports for defective equipment.
• Drives to disposal sites to empty trucks that have been filled; drives trucks along established routes and through residential streets and alleys; drives trucks through business and industrial areas.
• Operates equipment that compresses the collected refuse; operates automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
• Dismounts garbage trucks to collect garbage and re-mounts trucks to ride to the next collection point.
• Communicates with the supervisor concerning any delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance problems / issues.
• Keeps up-to-date and stays informed of road and weather conditions; analyzes information to determine how routes will be affected.
• Receives and responds to questions from the public within scope of authority; investigates and works towards resolution on citizen complaints; reports complaints to supervisor.
• Completes required reports and maintenance records; follows strict time schedule; follows change orders on a daily and weekly basis.
• Assists with programs and special events; assists in planning, designing, and / or implementing new projects as assigned.
• Supervises, trains, and directs the work assignments of seasonal staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

High school diploma or GED.

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

License and Certification Requirements :

Benefits :

Application Process :

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with their application. Please visit https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / mtvernonwa to apply online. Applications must be received no later than 11 : 59 pm on Sunday, November 2, 2025. For additional information, or a complete job description, please visit https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / mtvernonwa / classspecs

The City of Mount Vernon provides and enforces a drug free workplace and maintains a smoke free work environment.

The City of Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.