Posted: Nov 18, 2025
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Solid Waste Collector

City of Bowie - Bowie, MD
Full-time
Salary: $20.09 Hourly
Application Deadline: Nov 28, 2025
Government - Local

Collecting residential refuse and/or recycling on assigned routes, this position requires heavy manual work, assisting in the collection of special pickup items, as well as operating mechanisms for loading, compacting, sorting and dumping refuse and recyclables. This is a 40-hour per week position, however actual work hours are often based on time to complete tasks.

 

Additional requirements include:

  • Desire/ability to work in a physically strenuous environment, which includes repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs., and walking for long periods.
  • Willingness to work in all weather
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Ability to develop and maintain an excellent work attendance

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with heavy manual
  • High school diploma or equivalent is

 

SALARY: $20.09 PER HOUR

 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance; 401(k) with employer match; 457 savings plans. Task work is available for this position.

 

HOW TO APPLY: P lease visit the city’s website at: www.cityofbowie.org and click on the employment link. All applicants MUST submit a completed City of Bowie employment application in order to be considered for this opportunity.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025

 

A proud Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Bowie is committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected. This commitment is a vital part of the City’s organizational culture and values.