MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR

Town of Cary; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Cary is seeking dependable individuals for the Municipal Solid Waste Collector role in Cary, NC. The position involves collecting trash, yard waste, and recyclables on residential routes, often while riding on the back of a truck, and requires adherence to safety policies in all weather conditions.

Workers report to a Solid Waste Team Leader and participate in critical operations, including handling equipment, directing traffic, and assisting with disposal at landfills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to perform heavy manual work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Walks alongside or rides on the back of a truck to collect trash, yard waste, or recyclables.
• Dumps waste into a pull-cart or rear packer truck and returns containers to curb.
• Operates packing equipment and assists in dumping loads at disposal sites.
• Directs traffic and guides the truck operator in congested areas.
• Answers questions from citizens regarding collection procedures.
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Follow oral instructions

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Cary's Public Works department is seeking individuals who are dependable and enthusiastic about serving the community as a Municipal Solid Waste Collector. This role is vitally important in providing efficient customer-centered service collecting and disposing of trash, yard waste and recyclable items. The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to individual and team excellence.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Solid Waste Team Leader and Solid Waste Operations Coordinator.

Positions in the Solid Waste Division are considered to be “critical positions” meaning employees are required to report to work during adverse weather or other emergency situations in order to maintain equipment and/or assist in any capacity necessary to continue operations.

• Walks alongside or ride on the back of a truck in a residential collection route picking up solid waste, recycling, or yard waste from curb or rear of property;
• Dumps waste into pull-cart or directly into a rear packer truck;
• Returns container to the curb, as necessary;
• Operates packing equipment;
• Rides back of truck between pick-up locations;
• Directs traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas;
• Rides the truck to the landfill, recycling, or yard waste disposal sites and assists in dumping load as necessary;
• Answers questions from citizens regarding collection procedures;
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

General knowledge of traffic laws and the safe operation of motorized equipment; general knowledge of Cary's solid waste collection policies; ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a steady pace and under various weather conditions; ability to work safely; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work in this class is heavy work and requires exposure to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold and rain. An employee must have the physical agility to move about freely including walking and/or standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, climbing stairs and ladders. An employee must have the physical agility to get in and out of the cab of the truck and to ride at the rear of the truck utilizing handles. Moderate to heavy lifting is required in performing the work. Visual acuity is necessary to perform paperwork, handle collection cans, and make repairs. An employee must also be able to hear, talk, and smell.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working in waste collection and disposal.
• Possession of a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.