Field Waste & Equipment Maintenance Tech

City of Hickory; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

12 paid sick leave days per year

Paid vacation

Health insurance for employees and 가족

Dental and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program – 5 FREE:

NC Local Government Retirement System

401k matching up to 5%

Life insurance 1.5x salary up to $125,

Tuition Assistance Program

On-site Wellness Clinic

Voluntary benefits such as additional/

Job summary

The City of Hickory is hiring for a position that assists in the collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste in a demanding outdoor environment. The role requires passing a post-offer pre-work screen and drug test, and candidates will undergo background checks.

Responsibilities include riding with equipment operators, loading materials, performing basic maintenance, and ensuring the truck and equipment are ready for the route. A valid NC driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of residential refuse, leaf and limb, and recycling collection procedures and routes.
• Knowledge of departmental and safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance techniques for equipment and vehicles.
• Skill in oral communication.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• No experience requirements.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Rides with various equipment operators to collect solid waste.
• Loads and unloads various materials.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and informs appropriate personnel of necessary major repairs.
• Loads and empties refuse, leaf and limb wastes, or recyclables into the truck.
• Assists in the determination that that truck is properly cleaned, serviced, equipped and in proper operating condition before leaving on route.
• Assists in washing vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Reading and math skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Hickory is hiring for a position that assists in the collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste in a demanding outdoor environment. The role requires passing a post-offer pre-work screen and drug test, and candidates will undergo background checks.

Responsibilities include riding with equipment operators, loading materials, performing basic maintenance, and ensuring the truck and equipment are ready for the route. A valid NC driver's license is required.