Heavy Equipment Operator Residential 401 Patton Avenue Greensboro

City of Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greensboro is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator (Residential) to support curbside collection and related tasks. You will operate automated and knuckleboom collection vehicles, navigate streets, and assist with yard waste and bulk items while maintaining timely service.

The role requires a valid CDL (Class A or B), safe driving certification, and the ability to work outdoors in varied conditions. Flexible scheduling may apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 1+ years operating CDL-related vehicles.
• Or no HS diploma with 4+ years experience operating CDL-related vehicles.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License required.
• Defensive driving training required within six months of hire; forklift license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated collection vehicles on a daily route as assigned.
• Operate knuckleboom and assist with yard waste and bulk items.
• Navigate city streets and locate service addresses efficiently.
• Complete daily forms, inspections, and documentation accurately.
• Support emergency operations and weather-related tasks when needed.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Defensive driving

Customer service basics

Education

High School diploma/GED

No High School diploma/GED with 4+ years experience

Job description

Keep Greensboro Moving — Deliver Reliable Collection Services to Our Community

Put your equipment operating skills to work providing essential services to Greensboro residents. The City of Greensboro’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator (Residential) to support residential collection operations. From operating automated collection vehicles to assisting with yard waste and bulk item collection, you’ll play an important role in keeping neighborhoods clean and maintaining reliable waste collection services throughout the City.

Compensation and Benefits

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $43,755.00 - $57,573.00 Full Salary Range: $43,755.00 - $78,299.00 Annually

Benefits:

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:00 am- 5:00 pm

Use your equipment operating skills to provide essential services to Greensboro residents. The City of Greensboro’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator to support residential collection operations. From operating automated collection vehicles to assisting with yard waste and bulk item collection, you’ll play an important role in keeping neighborhoods clean and maintaining reliable waste collection services throughout the City.

About the Department

The City of Greensboro’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department provides essential collection and recycling services that support clean neighborhoods, environmental responsibility, and community well-being. Through residential collection, specialized equipment operations, and emergency response, the department helps maintain the quality of life residents expect throughout Greensboro.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Serve the community: ProvidereliableresidentialcollectionservicesthathelpkeepGreensboroneighborhoodsclean.
• Operate specialized equipment: Useautomatedandknuckleboomcollectionvehiclesaspartofdailyoperations.
• Make a daily impact: Helpensuretimelyandefficientcollectionservicesforthousandsofresidents.
• Be part of a team: Workalongsidecollectioncrewsandsupervisorstosupportdepartment-wideoperations.
• Support essential services: Assistwithemergencyresponseandweather-relatedoperationswhenthecommunityneedsitmost.

About the Role

AsaHeavyEquipmentOperatorassignedtotheResidentialsection,you’llprimarilyoperateautomatedcollectionvehiclesandknuckleboomcollectionvehiclestoprovideresidentialsolidwastecollectionservices.Thispositionrequirestheabilitytocompletedailycollectionassignments,navigateCitystreetsindependently,andworkcollaborativelywithothercrewstomeetoperationalneeds.

Key responsibilities include

• Operatingautomatedcollectionvehicleswithanexpecteddailycollectionofapproximately1,000automatedcontainers.
• Operating knuckle-boom collection vehicles and assisting with other residential collection assignments as needed.
• Supportingrear-loadercollectionoperationsinvolvingyardwasteandbulkitems.
• IndependentlylocatingcollectionroutesandserviceaddressesusingstreetguidesandCitymaps.
• Usingtwo-wayradiostocommunicatewithsupervisors,coworkers,andotheroperationalpersonnel.
• Completingdailysurveyforms,vehicleinspectionforms,andotherrequireddocumentation.
• Work closely with Solid Waste supervisors and assist other crews as operational needs require.
• Performingassigneddutiesindependentlyunderlimitedsupervisionwhilemaintainingproductivityandserviceexpectations.
• Supportingemergencyoperations,includingsnowresponse,tornadorecovery,andotherweather-relatedemergencies,sometimeswithlittleornoadvancenotice.

Bring Your Equipment Operating Skills and Customer Service Commitment to Solid Waste and Recycling

Thispositionisidealforsomeonewhotakesprideinsafeequipmentoperation,dependableservice,andworkingaspartofateam.Strongcommunication,navigation,andorganizationalskillsareimportant,alongwiththeabilitytoworkindependently,maintainaccuraterecords,andprovideprofessionalcustomerservice.

Theworkisperformedoutdoorsinallweatherconditionsandinvolvesfrequentphysicalactivity,includingstanding,stooping,bending,kneeling,walking,prolongedsitting,climbing,shoveling,andconsistentlyliftingupto50pounds.Employeesmustalsomaintainhand-eyecoordinationandthephysicalabilitytosafelyperformassignedduties.

Flexibleschedulingmayberequired,includingweekendsandholidays,withlittleornoadvancenotice.Employeesmustmaintainareliablemeansofcontactforemergencysituationsandcall-backduties.

Additional employment requirements include

• Maintainavalid,unrestrictedClassBCommercialDriver’sLicense(CDL).
• Maintainareliablehomeorcellulartelephoneforoperationalcommunicationandemergencyresponse.
• Demonstrateapositiveattitude,goodattendance,andawillingnesstoassistwhereverneeded.

Thispositionisclassifiedasnon-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your driving skills, reliability, and commitment to customer service to the City of Greensboro’s Solid Waste and Recycling team. Help keep residential collection operations moving and deliver the dependable services our community counts on every day!

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED with 1+ years of experience operating CDL-related vehicles
• Or No High School diploma/GED with 4+ years of experience operating CDL-related vehicles
• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License
• Must successfully complete Smith System Defensive Driving Certification within six months of hire date; If operating a forklift, Forklift Operator's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid Waste industry experience preferred.