Welder apprentice Jobs in Provo, UT

Sanitation Worker

Provo City is looking for a full-time Sanitation Worker to provide equipment operation and solid waste collection work in the Sanitation division of the Public Works department. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the numerous services provided to the residents of Provo City are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation: (G23 - G25) $22.00 - $33.43 per hour (depending upon qualifications)

Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule, and others.

Main Duties

• Drive and operate a variety of refuse collection equipment.
• Operate vehicle and equipment to collect containers while driving and/or backing between parked vehicles and other obstructions in tight, restricted, or congested areas.
• Follow a complicated route map and complete route within allotted time.
• Maintain route books.
• Establish and maintain good relations with residents.
• Operate and maintain the City's composting and yard waste recycling equipment including grinder, trommel screen, and compost turner.
• Assist in performing maintenance of trucks, equipment, and containers including fueling, oiling, changing tires and lights, and checking brakes.
• Clean out ram areas and trucks.
• Inspect trucks and equipment daily.
• May provide assistance to customers with special needs (box pickups, bringing can to curbside, and similar requests).
• Maintain records for equipment usage.
• Assist other staff members and perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• For all levels, a valid, lawful Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required at time of appointment.
• Apprentice Sanitation Worker: 1 year of general equipment operation and/or maintenance experience or other job-related experience.
• Sanitation Worker: 2 years of experience as an Apprentice Sanitation Worker with Provo City; or 3 years of general equipment operation and/or maintenance experience that included driving single or tandem-axeled heavy equipment (or other comparable experience).
• Sr. Sanitation Worker: A) 2 years of experience as a Sanitation Worker with Provo City; or 5 years of comparable, job-related experience.

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on May 11, 2026. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40