MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE CREW LEADER

Town of Cary; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Cary is seeking a Municipal Solid Waste Crew Leader to guide a collection crew in yard waste, refuse, and recycling routes. You will operate a rear-load packer truck and oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient service to residents.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, CDL-B, and the ability to train new staff while maintaining safety and route effectiveness across multiple crews.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Experience operating motorized equipment and packer trucks.
• Ability to lead crews and supervise on collection routes.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates the packer truck on prescribed routes.
• Oversees the work of assigned crew during collection routes.
• Balances collection speed and load with crew on route.
• Instructs new employees on proper collection methods for efficiency and safety.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of the truck.
• Provides input for performance reviews of subordinates.

Skills

Lead crews

Map reading

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

iPad usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (Class B)

Job description

Municipal Solid Waste Crew Leader

Cary is seeking a passionate and driven professional to share in our commitment to service through innovation, evolution and excellence. The Municipal Solid Waste Crew Leader is responsible for the operation of a packer truck and the leading of a crew engaged in the collection of recycling, solid waste and/or yard waste. This position is a key member of the Public Works Leaf Collection & Adverse Weather Response teams. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Solid Waste Operations Coordinator.

The ideal candidate is a dependable professional able to utilize strong leadership skills to guide a crew through daily routes and responsibilities. The candidate must be flexible, able to work with multiple crews and collection routes to provide efficient and thorough service to our residents. As a crew leader, the commitment to lead by example, consistently exercise excellence, and evolve with the organization are paramount. If you are an experienced sanitation professional who enjoys working with a team to serve your community then the Municipal Solid Waste Crew Leader could be an excellent opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Drives trucks over prescribed routes to collect yard waste, refuse, or recyclables and transport items to prescribed disposal areas
• Operates the packer to pack and dump refuse
• Oversees the work of assigned crew while on collection route
• Works with crew throughout the route to balance collection speed and load; observes workers in the operation of packing equipment
• Instructs new employees in proper collection methods to assure efficiency, neatness, and safety
• Perform pre and post trip inspection of truck
• Provides input for performance reviews of subordinates
• Answers questions from citizens regarding department procedures
• Participates in the cleaning, care and maintenance of equipment
• Performs other job-related duties as required

General Knowledge and Skills

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and rear load and equipment
• Thorough knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of municipal solid waste equipment
• Skill and care in the operation of the equipment
• Ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a steady pace and under various weather conditions
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to read and understand a map
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lead crews
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Ability to use an iPad

Physical Requirements

Work in this class is medium to heavy work and may require exposure to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and unpleasant surroundings. An employee must have the physical agility to move about freely including stooping to pick up trash and climbing in and out of the truck. Heavy lifting may be required. Visual acuity is necessary in order to operate the equipment. An employee must also be able to hear to monitor the operation of the vehicle and talk in order to be able to communicate with employees on the crew.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in operation of motorized equipment.

Requires possession of a valid class "B" commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Requirements

Experience driving a rear loading packer truck in the collection of refuse, yard waste, and/or recyclable materials.

Special Requirements

Requires National Incident Management System (NIMS) training (provided).

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.