Solid Waste Services Crew Leader

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.