Maintenance Worker II- Solid Waste

City of Sanford, NC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sanford is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Worker II in the Solid Waste division. This role involves solid waste collection and equipment maintenance while ensuring safety protocols are adhered to. Employees enjoy excellent benefits including health coverage and retirement plans, making it a prime opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Benefits

No premium costs for health, dental, vision, life coverage

NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System

Tuition assistance up to $2,500 per fiscal year

Paid time off (holidays/vacation/sick)

Qualifications

• General knowledge of maintenance, repair, and manual tasks.
• Experience with common and specialized hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform manual labor under various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with solid waste collection tasks.
• Operate pressure washer and traffic control setups.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Manual labor

Use of hand and power tools

Safety procedures

Education

High school graduation

Job description

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Maintenance Worker II- Solid Waste

• Consider joining our diverse and dedicated team where every employee is integral to our success in delivering quality services to our growing community.

  We’ve created something extra special – a great place to live and work! Many employees join the City of Sanford expecting just a paycheck and end up with a rewarding career in local government!

  What’s in it for you:

  • No premium costs to the employee for employee health, dental, vision, life (includes dependent), accidental death & dismemberment, and short-term disability coverage
  • Voluntary health, dental, and vision coverage available for dependents
  • Participation in the NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (one of the five best pension plans in the country)
  • 401(k) supplemental retirement plan exclusive to public employees of NC (5% employer contribution)
  • Recognition for longevity of service beginning with year five
  • Tuition assistance (up to $2,500 per fiscal year)
  • Up to $3,000 bilingual premium
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off (holidays/vacation/sick)
• Assists with solid waste collection tasks;
• Works as a member of a yard waste or bulk item collection crew to collect refuse, debris, furniture, appliances and yard waste from roadsides;
• Operates pressure washer; applies cleaning chemicals to remove graffiti;
• Sets up traffic control to ensure safety of work zone, special event, and emergency situation;
• Performs preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs to equipment; inspects equipment;
• Uses a variety of hand tools and equipment in performance of tasks, such as chainsaw, weed-eater, edger;
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures;
• May operate tractor mower, knuckleboom, leaf vacuum, and other motorized equipment in solid waste division;
• May assist with snow removal and ice control;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications

General knowledge of the maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area assigned; thorough knowledge in the use of common and specialized hand and power tools required in the work; thorough knowledge of the safe use and operation of mechanical equipment required in the work; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in maintenance, repair and/or construction.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid NC commercial driver’s license (CDL). Candidates who hold a valid NC standard license will be considered for a Maintenance Worker I position and would be required to obtain a CDL within a specific time period. Must meet and maintain all certification, license and training requirements to include Confined Space, North Carolina DOT Flagger, Work Zone and Traffic Control, and Trenching and Shoring within six months of employment.

Miscellaneous Information

The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Details

Category All Other Positions Status Open Salary $38,183.69 per year earned and paid on a bi-weekly basis Posted June 3, 2025 1:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled

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