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Helper / LaborerFull-Time

SOLID WASTE LOADER

City Of Lawrence

📍 Lawrence, KS 66044📅 Posted November 10, 2026Listing sourced from Indeed

Pay: $20.25–$22.32 / hour

Employment type: Full-Time. Confirm working hours on the application page.

License · from the listing
This position requires an appropriate valid Driver's License.
Schedule · from the listing
Primary work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, or 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Job Description

Summary:
The City of Lawrence Municipal Services & Operations Department is a full-service, front-line operational department. The department provides community services in infrastructure and maintenance (facilities & structures, street and storm-water maintenance, pavement management, water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment), engineering (engineering design and technical support, stormwater, utility and traffic engineering), services (solid waste, water, wastewater, fleet management, and administrative functions). Municipal Services & Operations projects and services are vital to the growth, health, safety, comfort and quality of life for our community.

Responsibilities:
The Solid Waste Loader is responsible for the collection, recycling, and disposal of commercial and residential solid waste (trash, recycling, and yard waste).This position will perform a number of routine manual heavy labor tasks in the collection, recycling, and disposal of commercial and residential solid waste (trash, recycling, and yard waste). This position is responsible for performing such tasks in an efficient, safe, and timely manner. Additionally, provides cleanup and routine maintenance of the division’s equipment.

Qualifications:
Requires the ability to work holiday shifts and Saturday shifts as scheduled. Experience in physically demanding labor in the outdoor environment is highly desired. Must have the ability to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 80 pounds constantly throughout the workday and have the ability to withstand exposure to extreme and variable weather conditions. Requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, in order to successfully be able to perform the required job duties. This position requires an appropriate valid Driver's License. The successful candidate must pass the background check and post-offer City physical and drug screen.

Primary work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, or 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. As workload demands; may work as early as 5:00 AM and as late as 5:00 PM, with some overtime, Saturdays, and holidays required.

Benefit Information:
Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various dependent on coverage levels available; other wellness benefits/perks
Paid Time Off: 12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays, 12 Weeks Caregiver Leave
Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)

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