Salary: $19.70 - $23.26 Hourly
Location : Durango, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00024
Department: Public Works
Division: Recycling Collections - 8412
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Schedule Details:: Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Shift changes occur during holiday weeks.
DescriptionDo you thrive in an
active, hands-on role, directly impacting the environment and community? Join the City of Durango's Recycling Collection Division as our Trash & Recycling Driver II.
In this role, you'll expertly operate recycling and trash equipment, including
front and side-load collection vehicles, balers, and material conveyors. Safety is at the heart of what we do, and your keen eye will be vital in equipment inspections, minor maintenance, and
adhering to the best safety practices. Under the general guidance of the Solid Waste Supervisor, you'll be a prominent representative of the department, showcasing your exceptional public contact and customer service skills.
**We will facilitate training to help you obtain your Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Essential Job Duties What You'll Do in This Role: - Operate a variety of recycle and trash equipment, including front and side-load collection trucks, skip loaders, front-end loaders, bobcat attachments, forklifts, fork trucks, balers and material conveyors.
- Perform preventative maintenance for both heavy and light equipment.
- Maintain production logs, records, and identify customer equipment needs.
- Handle, inspect, and sort incoming recyclable materials, and process payments.
- Ensure safe equipment operations through pre- and post-trip inspections, minor maintenance, and cleanliness.
- Clear ice and snow from roadways and alleys.
- Adhere to safety practices and procedures during all work activities.
Minimum Qualifications You Have: - A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two years of maintenance work experience involving the operation of moderate to light construction and/or trash collection equipment.
- Ability to maintain a valid, Class B CDL license during employment.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Knowledge of the layout of City of Durango streets.
- Experience performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and janitorial tasks.
Supplemental Information What We Can Offer You: - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
- 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan
- Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Paid FMLA
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area
- Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being
- Free transit pass and family member discounts
- Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning
- Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations
To view the full job description, click here. Belong at the City of Durango: We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that
welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences. The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
City of Durango's Indigenous Land AcknowledgementWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental & vision insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off.
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Do you have a high school diploma of GED equivalent?
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Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of experience performing maintenance work involving the operation of moderate to light construction and/or trash collection equipment. Or, a combination of education training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the position duties and responsibilities?
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Do you have a valid, class B CDL license?
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Have you been previously employed by the City of Durango?
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If you answered yes, provide previous City positions and approximate dates for those positions.
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Do you have any relatives who currently work for the City of Durango?
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If you answered yes, provide your relative's name, the department they work in, and their relationship to you.
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime, including misdemeanors, deferred sentences/judgements?
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