Waste Collection Jobs in Arkansas (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $32,323.20 - $45,385.60 Annually
Location : Public Works-Solid Waste Collection, 10805 Ironton Cutoff Road, Little Rock, AR
Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number: PW-2026-08
Department: Public Works Department
Division: Solid Waste Collection
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: LBRUNION
Supervisory Responsibility?: No
On-Line Applications Only?: Yes
Department:: Public Works
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To perform routine tasks in the collection and removal of refuse, to include garbage and yard waste for the City of Little Rock.
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of one (1) year of experience performing manual labor. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: None
DISCLAIMER:
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements

• Online applications only
• Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
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• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.

CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITS
INSURANCE
CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)
Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp + Spouse: $216.10, Emp + Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84.
Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp + Spouse: $296.11, Emp + Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14.
Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only: 51.83; Emp + Spouse: $324.93, Emp + Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32.
High-Deductible Health Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp + Spouse: $203.33, Emp + Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.
Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible
Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4
Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE
Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.
High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38
VISION (VSP)
Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period
$0 deductible - co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation up to $60.
$150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or - Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.
OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE
Life Insurance -The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment -The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the next thousand of coverage.
Long Term Disability-60% of salary continuance after6-monthelimination period.
RETIREMENT
PENSION- All full time, non-uniform employees
Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the ?City. Contribution rates are: Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.
OTHER COMPENSATION
LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)
Longevity pay will be paid at a rate of $4.00 (four dollars) for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year. Longevity pay will be paid at a rate of $7.00 (seven dollars) per year for the sixth (6th) year of service and each additional year thereafter.
LEAVE(S)
VACATION LEAVE
Years of Service
Vacation Days Annual Accrual
Up to 3 years of service
10
3 to 10 years of service
15
10 to 20 years of service
19
20 years of service and over
23
SICK LEAVE
On an annual basis
12 DAYS
FUNERAL LEAVE
Days of Funeral Leave
Funeral Leave Conditions
3 days
For an immediate family member-immediate family is defined as mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouse's immediate family.
4 days
For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state
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Do you have at least one (1) year of experience performing manual labor or related work?

• Yes
• No

02
If yes, please describe your experience performing manual labor, including the types of work performed, equipment or tools used, and your primary responsibilities. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history.) If not applicable, please enter N/A.
03
How did you find out about this particular position?

• LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
• Facebook/Social Media
• Arkansas Business
• KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
• Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
• City Employee
• Friend or relative who does not work for the City
• Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
• Career Builder/Indeed
• Government Jobs
• Indeed
• College/University Career Page
• Career Fair
• Virtual Job Fair
• Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
• Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
• Department of Workforce Services
• Professional Association
• Other

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