Refuse & Recycling Collector (Waste Management)

SALARY

The minimum salary is $24.505 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 518

This position is eligible for Hazardous Duty Supplemental Pay ($90/month, $0.52c/hour) and CDL pay ($1.08/hour) upon hire.

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, May 11, 2026

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to be responsible for the safe and efficient collection and disposal of refuse and recyclable materials within the community through skilled vehicle operation to maintain community cleanliness and support environmental sustainability initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Two (2) years of commercial driving experience operating heavy equipment (rear loader, automatic side loader, GNC, mini-loader, roll-off dumpster, and knuckle boom experience preferred)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operates various trucks equipped with an on-board computer system in the collection of residential refuse, recycling, and yard waste or the collection of commercial refuse and recycling materials on an assigned route
Ensure that collections are made as required by the assigned schedule
Conducts pre-trip and post trip inspections of vehicles and equipment by visually and electronically checking for fuel, oil, grease, water, filter, tires, and overall general condition of equipment per safety requirements
Completes route sheets, notices, and service requests using the on-board routing system
May oversee an assigned work crew and ensure that they are following safety procedures and policies including wearing personal protective equipment
Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Valid Driver's License
Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B and a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

CDL holders are subject to FMCSA query prior to qualification
Please attach a current copy of your CDL license to this application
Must be able to operate Urban County Government equipment and vehicles in a safe, prudent and responsible manner.
Must be available for on-call duty and ability to work weekends and holidays as assigned and on emergencies.
All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.