{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9664feaa1bcfea6244d6474a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9664feaa1bcfea6244d6474a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9664feaa1bcfea6244d6474a","title":"Solid Waste Handler","description":"The City of Sidney is seeking qualified individuals to apply for the position of Solid Waste Handler in the Solid Waste Department. Must be motivated, dependable and hardworking. The position performs semi-skilled labor in the operation and maintenance of equipment and properties, including trash collection on assigned routes.\n\n*Required Responsibilities:*\n\n· Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a respectful and professional manner with customers, the general public, co-workers, management and other individuals that you come into contact with during work hours.\n\n· Work safely without presenting a direct or perceived threat to self or others.\n\n· Adhere to and follow established policies and procedures.\n\n· Regular attendance during scheduled hours.\n\n*Minimum Requirements*\n\nMust have High School Diploma or GED\n\nGood driving record\n\n18 years of age or older\n\nCDL Learner’s Permit required within 25 days\n\n*Preferred Qualifications*\n\nNebraska CDL License - or must obtain within 6 months\n\nPrevious equipment or construction experience desired\n\n*Important Info*\n\n· Starting wage: $18.98\n\n· Typically work 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday with a ½ hour lunch period; however, must be able to work more than 40 hours, if needed, including evenings; weekends and holidays; work may not conform to a schedule of regular eight hour days.\n\n· The City provides shirts for the Solid Waste department.\n\n· Bi-weekly pay schedule\n\n· Benefits include retirement (available the next quarter after 1000 hours of service), health and dental insurance (available the next month after working a full 30 days), life insurance and paid holidays\n\n· Pre-employment and on-going random drug testing\n\n· Residency in Cheyenne County and live within 30 minutes\n\n*Application Process*\n\n_The City of Sidney accepts applications only for positions which are open. The City requests a completed application form for each position. The City will not accept a resume without a completed application form. Requests to photocopy an existing (or previous) application for other positions will be denied. __*Incomplete applications will not be considered.*_\n\nInterested applicants need to complete a City of Sidney Employment Application available by contacting Human Resources at (308) 254-7002 or emailing cityhr@cityofsidney.org. Application can also be obtained online at www.cityofsidney.org under “About Us” “Employment Opportunities.”\n\nJob Type: Full-time\n\nPay: $18.98 - $25.74 per hour\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k)\n* 401(k) matching\n* Dental insurance\n* Employee assistance program\n* Flexible spending account\n* Health insurance\n* Health savings account\n* Life insurance\n* Paid time off\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Cityofsidney","rawCompany":"cityofsidney","city":"Sidney","state":"NE","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-08T13:22:53.533Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7081.00","title":"Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors","slug":"refuse-and-recyclable-material-collectors"},{"code":"53-7062.04","title":"Recycling and Reclamation Workers","slug":"recycling-and-reclamation-workers"},{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"}],"industries":[{"code":"562111","title":"Solid Waste Collection","slug":"solid-waste-collection"},{"code":"562219","title":"Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal","slug":"other-nonhazardous-waste-treatment-and-disposal"},{"code":"562119","title":"Other Waste Collection","slug":"other-waste-collection"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Solid Waste Handler","description":"The City of Sidney is seeking qualified individuals to apply for the position of Solid Waste Handler in the Solid Waste Department. 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