Motor Equipment Operator I - Sanitation (Full-Time)

City of Statesville (NC); Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Statesville (NC) is seeking a Motor Equipment Operator I - Sanitation for the Public Works Department. The role involves driving a 25-foot rear-loader packer truck for curbside trash collection, yard waste, and related duties, with supervision of sanitation laborers and adherence to safety standards.

Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of experience operating heavy vehicles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience in the operation of heavy motorized vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates 25-foot rear-loader packer truck to collect curbside trash, furniture, and yard waste.
• Cleans equipment and deodorizes the trucks.
• Supervises sanitation laborers in loading/unloading refuse, recyclables, limbs, leaves, and yard waste.
• Reports equipment repairs to supervisor.
• Instructs employees in refuse collection and disposal.
• Records route information and maintains list of customers with special needs.

Skills

Operate sanitation trucks

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

Motor Equipment Operator I - Sanitation

Public Works Department

Salary Range: $20.76 - $34.26 Hourly / $43,180.80 - $71,260.80 Annually

FLSA Position Class: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7AM – 3PM

Posting Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Summary

This position is responsible for driving and operating a bulk container service truck in the collection and disposal of industrial/commercial garbage and refuse.

NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Operates 25-foot rear-loader packer truck to collect curbside trash, furniture, and yard waste.

• Conducts thorough pre-trip inspections and performs other routine preventative maintenance.

• Cleans equipment and deodorizes the trucks.
• Supervises one or more sanitation laborers in the loading and unloading of refuse, recyclables, limbs, leaves, and various yard waste.
• Reports equipment repairs to supervisor.
• Instructs employees in standard methods of refuse collection and disposal.
• Reports complaints of residents while on residential garbage routes.
• Answers questions from citizens regarding sanitation procedures.
• Records information such as times, stops, and unusual situations on the route.
• Maintains and updates list of customers with special needs and/or who require extra cart pick-ups.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience in the operation of heavy motorized vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina CDL Class B license, or any valid CDL Class B license with ability to obtain a North Carolina CDL Class B license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing sanitation trucks and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of sanitation equipment.
• General knowledge of city policies concerning refuse collection.
• Ability to operate the overhead dumping mechanism in back alleys, all types of traffic conditions, and under utility wires.
• Ability to operate a variety of trucks and equipment as part of the sanitation department.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, directions, and traffic signals.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, and the public.

Job Related Physical Requirements

This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for the operation of machines, motor vehicles, or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, gases, oils, and hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts. Employee may be required to wear a respirator during the leaf collection season and could be "reasonably anticipated," in performing his or her job duties, to face contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials.