Job Details
Solid Waste Collection Laborer
2026-01-06 City of Spokane WA Spokane,WA
Description:
The following Responsibilities and Requirements are functions the individual who holds or desires the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
This role is considered a safety-sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death. You must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, a criminal background check, a pre-employment drug screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions) and a physical and lift test (for some positions).
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status.
Local 270 is the sole bargaining agent for temp seasonal employees.
Temp seasonal employees receive paid sick leave in accordance with state sick leave legislation.
Salary: $22.38 Hourly
Location : City of Spokane, WA
Job Type: Temp- Seasonal
Job Number: 2025-00558
Department: Solid Waste Management TEMP SEASONAL
Opening Date: 12/11/2025
Closing Date: 2/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
CLASS SUMMARY
NATURE OF WORK:
- Work on refuse/recycling routes which involves lifting, carrying, emptying and sorting of various materials (seasonal personnel are not allowed to drive refuse/recycling trucks)
- Clean, repair and set-up automated refuse and recycling carts
- Load and unload materials in warehouse
- Sweep and clean
- Wash trucks, equipment and carts
- Work on crews for community clean-ups and special events
- Monday through Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; and Saturdays following a major holiday
- 40 hours per week
- This position typically runs from February through July, with the possibility of extension.
The following Responsibilities and Requirements are functions the individual who holds or desires the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work on refuse/recycling routes which involves lifting, carrying, emptying and sorting of various materials (seasonal personnel are not allowed to drive refuse/recycling trucks)
- Clean, repair and set-up automated refuse and recycling carts
- Load and unload materials in warehouse
- Sweep and clean
- Wash trucks, equipment and carts
- Work on crews for community clean-ups and special events
- Must be dependable
- Must be able to walk five to ten miles each day
- Must be able to lift 85 lbs. repeatedly
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
- Must pass a physical exam (with drug test and demonstration of proper weightlifting up to 85 lbs.)
- Must provide your own adequate work gloves and hard soled over-ankle work boots to protect your hands and feet (steel-toed boots not required); the City of Spokane will provide a uniform, a safety vest, eye and hearing protection
- Must be able to pass a drug test.
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be dependable
- Must be able to walk five to ten miles each day
- Must be able to lift 85 lbs. repeatedly
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
- Must pass a physical exam (with drug test and demonstration of proper weightlifting up to 85 lbs.)
- Must provide your own adequate work gloves and hard soled over-ankle work boots to protect your hands and feet (steel-toed boots not required); the City of Spokane will provide a uniform, a safety vest, eye and hearing protection
This role is considered a safety-sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death. You must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, a criminal background check, a pre-employment drug screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions) and a physical and lift test (for some positions).
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status.
Local 270 is the sole bargaining agent for temp seasonal employees.
Temp seasonal employees receive paid sick leave in accordance with state sick leave legislation.