Sanitation - Solid Waste Collector

Position Open Until Filled

Job Title : Solid Waste Collector

Department : Public Works

Division : Solid Waste

Supervisor : Business Operations and Logistics Manager

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Grade : 22 (2025)

Union Code : General City

Revised : August 2025

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Business Operations and Logistics Manager, is responsible for collecting refuse, yard waste, and recycling on designated routes within municipality and performing landfill maintenance and services to other departments / divisions, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Possession of a valid South Dakota Class B Commercial Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to operate light / heavy equipment and small tools.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; this position does not support visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Major Duties (Essential Function)

Marginal Duties

Physical Demands / Work Environment (Essential Function)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

Mental Complexity / Interpersonal Contacts (Essential Function)

Pre-employment Screening

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.