Recycling Center Attendant
City of Springfield MO, Springfield, MO, United States
Salary :
$34,590.40 - $48,464.00 Annually
Location :
Springfield, MO
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
042426
Department:
Environmental Services
Opening Date:
04/24/2026
Closing Date:
5/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
We are actively seeking a Recycling Center Attendant to lead operations at the Yardwaste Recycling Center. This role performs a variety of customer service and manual labor tasks associated with the operation of the city's recycling drop-off centers. The Yard Waste Recycling Center is crucial to Springfield and its surrounding community for yardwaste recycling needs.
For more information on the Yardwaste Recycling Center, click ! And for information on benefits, click !
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
Typically requires one year of experience in recycling, grounds, and/or facility maintenance work with an emphasis on public contact.
PREFERRED
Customer service experience.
Licensing/Certification
If operating vehicle in the completion of job duties, must possess a valid Driver's License.
Functions
For more information regarding this position, please review the job description by clicking .
Other Requirements
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates
MUST
complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.
Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application,
but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link:
01
The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted.
I understand.
02
How many years of experience do you have in recycling, grounds, and/or facility maintenance with public contact?
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 or more years
03
Please describe your experience in recycling, grounds, and/or facility maintenance with public contact.
04
Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?
Yes
No
05
If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.
Required Question
$34,590.40 - $48,464.00 Annually
Location :
Springfield, MO
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
042426
Department:
Environmental Services
Opening Date:
04/24/2026
Closing Date:
5/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
We are actively seeking a Recycling Center Attendant to lead operations at the Yardwaste Recycling Center. This role performs a variety of customer service and manual labor tasks associated with the operation of the city's recycling drop-off centers. The Yard Waste Recycling Center is crucial to Springfield and its surrounding community for yardwaste recycling needs.
For more information on the Yardwaste Recycling Center, click ! And for information on benefits, click !
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
Typically requires one year of experience in recycling, grounds, and/or facility maintenance work with an emphasis on public contact.
PREFERRED
Customer service experience.
Licensing/Certification
If operating vehicle in the completion of job duties, must possess a valid Driver's License.
Functions
For more information regarding this position, please review the job description by clicking .
Other Requirements
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates
MUST
complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.
Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application,
but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link:
01
The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted.
I understand.
02
How many years of experience do you have in recycling, grounds, and/or facility maintenance with public contact?
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 or more years
03
Please describe your experience in recycling, grounds, and/or facility maintenance with public contact.
04
Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?
Yes
No
05
If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.
Required Question