Location: Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $74,089.60–$82,222.40 annually

About the Role

The City of Saint Paul is hiring a Solid Waste Services Crew Leader to lead work crews responsible for collecting garbage, yard waste, and bulky items throughout the city. This position combines hands-on field work with crew leadership, equipment oversight, and customer service to help keep Saint Paul clean and operating efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily work assignments for solid waste collection crews.
• Train, orient, and support crew members.
• Complete daily reports and operational documentation.
• Monitor equipment maintenance needs and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Operate garbage trucks, skid steers, and other City vehicles.
• Collect garbage, yard waste, bulky items, and maintain collection routes.
• Deliver, repair, and inventory garbage carts.
• Conduct required vehicle inspections and maintain DOT compliance.
• Respond to resident questions and provide excellent customer service.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and respond to emergencies, overtime, and after-hours service calls as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Solid Waste Services Worker.
• Valid Minnesota Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement.
• Clean driving record with no CDL suspensions or revocations for driving-related offenses within the past two years.
• Ability to pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen and participate in random DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 100 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Career advancement opportunities within the City of Saint Paul.
• Stable public sector employment.

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