Full-Time
Solid Waste Services Worker
at
City of Saint Paul
Available Openings: 3
Posted Date: February 10, 2026
Industry: Public Works, Government
Pay Type: Hourly
Compensation: $31.77- $35.27
Education Level: N/A
E-Verify:
Yes
Criminal Background: Case-by-Case Review
Description
The City of Saint Paul Public Works Department is hiring Solid Waste Services Workers to perform manual labor collecting garbage, bulky items, yard waste and maintaining garbage and recycling carts.
Responsibilities
- Deliver recycling carts to new customers, transporting recycling from residence, and returning repaired recycling carts to customers.
- Collect garbage, bulky items, yard waste at residential properties, and trash removal from the public right-of-way.
- Clean and repair garbage and recycling carts and maintain inventory.
- Operate and perform daily inspections and maintenance on trucks, gasoline powered, and electric tools.
- Use electronic field data management tools as needed.
- Work outdoors in all types of weather.
For more information and essential functions, see our job description.
Qualifications
Must possess and maintain a valid
- Minnesota Class B or Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restriction for airbrakes.
- The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses during the two-year period prior to the date of appointment.
- Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.
Candidates with a valid Class D Driver's License may participate in the assessment and be eligible for temporary employment, however, must obtain a Class B or A Commercial Driver's License with no restrictions for airbrakes within 6 months from date of hire.
Preferred Qualification:
- Paid experience with recycling or solid waste collection
- Must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and submit to DOT mandated random drug and alcohol testing after hire.
City of Saint Paul
25 W 4th Street
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55102
US
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55102
US
Transit:
On bus line
