Solid Waste Collection Operator – CDL Class B Requirement – $5000 Hiring Bonus!
City and County of DenverDenver, Colorado, United States
Posted November 25, 2025
49420 - 74140 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The City and County of Denver provides trash collection service, hazardous waste removal, recycling, and a composting program for single family Denver homes and multi-family dwellings with up to seven units, municipal facilities, and Denver Public Schools.
Job Description
The City and County of Denver is seeking a Solid Waste Collection Operator to join their team. The position requires a valid CDL Class B license and experience driving and operating trash collection vehicles. The role involves safely operating a solid waste collection truck, loading/unloading waste and recycling materials, and responding to public inquiries.
Requirements
- Valid CDL Class B license
- 2 years of general labor experience with 6 months of experience driving light to medium sized equipment
- Ability to get in and out of vehicles and equipment multiple times per day
- Ability to work in varying conditions (inclement weather, dust, fumes, etc.)
- Knowledge of the streets within the City and County of Denver
- Ability to read and follow route maps
- Ability to work overtime when needed
Benefits
- Guaranteed life-long monthly pension
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans