• Seasonal Senior Refuse Collector

    City of Des Moines (Des Moines, IA)


    Seasonal Senior Refuse Collector

     

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    Seasonal Senior Refuse Collector

     

    Salary

     

    $32.84 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    3968-1-2026-Seas. Sr. Ref.

     

    Department

     

    Public Works

     

    Division

     

    PW250430 - PW Solid Waste Collection

     

    Opening Date

     

    01/05/2026

     

    Closing Date

     

    1/29/2026 4:00 PM Central

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

     

    Bargaining Unit

    CIPEC

    Occupational Group

     

    Non-Civil Service

     

    Location of Vacancy

     

    Public Works

     

    Recruitment

     

    Entrance

     

    Selection Method

     

    Those applicants deemed most qualified based on an evaluation of education and experience will be considered for employment. Driving Record Check: Driving records of qualified applicants will be reviewed. Applicants not meeting City driving standards will be eliminated from employment consideration. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to the closing date.

     

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    Distinguishing Features of the Class

     

    Under general supervision, to direct and participate in the collection of residential refuse on an assigned route. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient opera­tion of the refuse truck. Work assignments are received from a section chief who reviews work through observation and investigation of customer complaints.

     

    This position is a seasonal 8-month assignment during March through November.

     

    Assigned work hours: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday including some Saturdays and holidays.

     

    Acceptable Experience and Training

     

    + Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and

    + One (1) year experience in driving heavy commercial trucks.

     

    Required Special Qualifications

     

    + Possession of a valid Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.

    + Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.

     

    Please Note: If you possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of certified driving record is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to [email protected] , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.

     

    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

     

    + Inspects assigned refuse truck before use and reports any mechanical issues or other problems to a superior; operates truck during refuse collection activities.

    + Collects and empties garbage and refuse into proper collection containers; empties container into refuse truck; picks up other debris and places in truck.

    + Tags refuse not acceptable for collection to inform customers of proper disposal procedures.

    + Operates truck mechanisms used for loading, compressing, and dumping garbage and refuse.

    + Performs minor maintenance or repairs to trucks and other equipment as needed.

    + Cleans the refuse truck periodically.

    + Performs related work as required.