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Solid Waste Worker

City of Santa Cruz

$27.62 - $38.87 Hourly

The City of Santa Cruz has a great opportunity for you! With the opportunity of career advancement and full benefits, there is no better place to begin your profession in providing meaningful services to the public. The Public Works Department is currently seeking applications to join the Sanitation Division team as a Solid Waste Worker. This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week. Under supervision, Solid Waste Worker operates a variety of collection vehicles and collects refuse and recyclable materials on prescribed City routes; cleans and services collection vehicles; repairs and maintains refuse and recycling containers; and performs related work as required. Incumbents may work independently or as a member of a small crew. Minimum requirements are high school diploma or tested equivalent; some experience in vehicle operator maintenance; and a valid Class A or Class B driver`s license. A DMV printout must be submitted at the time of application. Familiarity with the Santa Cruz area and names of City streets is a plus.

The City of Santa Cruz offers excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, vacation time, sick time, and up to 11 paid holidays per year. 

Deadline to apply is Thursday, May 16, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. 

For a complete list of job requirements and to apply go to www.cityofsantacruz.com and click on Jobs.

City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department

809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA  95060 

(831) 420-5040

HR@santacruzca.gov

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