NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
SOLID WASTE OPERATOR
Dickinson, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.25/hr - $26.76/hr
2+ years expThe City of Dickinson is hiring a Solid Waste Operator to play a vital role in our community’s cleanliness and environmental sustainability. You’ll operate specialized equipment and collection trucks, support waste and recycling operations, and help ensure our neighborhoods stay safe, clean, and thriving.
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Responsibilities
Operate and maintain heavy equipment, collection trucks, and tools used for waste collection, disposal, and recycling
Assist in processing and preparing solid waste and recyclables for transfer or disposal
Monitor material collection and disposal at the landfill and transfer facility
Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and facilities; assist with major repairs as needed
Support litter control, snow removal, and water management efforts at the landfill
Collaborate with other departments and perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (G.E.D.)
Preferred
Valid Driver's License ND Class B CDL preferred but not required
Two years of related experience preferred but not required
Benefits
80%-100% City-paid health insurance; optional dental, vision, and life insurance
NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan and optional 457 plan
Sick and vacation leave, 13 paid holidays, bereavement, and emergency leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement & more!
Employer-Paid Benefits
Vacation
96 hours annually (Years 1-5)
Sick Leave
96 hours annually
Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave
Longevity Pay
Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)
Bereavement Pay
3 days per occurrence
Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval
Shift Differential Compensation (nonexempt employees only)
Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Weather & Emergency Closure Leave
Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff
Premium pay for essential staff required to work
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $1500 per semester
Paid Holidays
12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday
Paid holidays: New Year’s, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer/Employee Shared-Cost Benefits
Health Insurance
NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO
Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20% *(Additional 1% paid each year of employment, once employed for 20 years, coverage 100% city paid)*
Rates: Family - $470.72/month
Single - $194.73/month
Flexible Spending Account
$450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full-Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses
Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans
NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to go up another 1-3% with a corresponding employer match in the first 30 days of employment.
NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan: Employee 5.5%, Employer 8.81%, RHIC Employer Contribution 1.14%
Group Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D (The Standard)
$60,000 Term Life Insurance
Employer pays 50% of the premium; employee pays $2.64/month
Dependent coverage is optional at an additional employee cost
Employee-Paid Benefits
Voluntary Life Insurance Above $60,000 (The Standard)
Employees may purchase additional coverage at their own cost
West River Community Center Membership
50% discount on annual membership
Flexible Spending Accounts (HealthEquity)
Medical: Pre-tax up to $3400 for 2026 plus the employer’s $450 contribution
Daycare: Pre-tax up to $7500 for 2026
Vision Insurance (The Standard/VSP)
Employee Only - $8.04/month
Employee + Spouse - $13.54/month
Employee + Children - $13.80/month
Family - $21.84/month
Dental Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
**Low Plan**(up to $1000 coverage/year)
Employee Only - $22.58/month
Employee + Spouse - $45.47/month
Employee + Child(ren) - $55.66/month
Family- $83.83/month
**High Plan**(up to $2000 coverage/year)
Employee Only - $26.08/month
Employee + Spouse - $52.94/month
Employee + Child(ren) - $62.42/month
Family- $94.90/month
457(b) Deferred Compensation
Roth or Pre-Tax options available
Aflac
Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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