Outdoor Public Works Crew Member: Waste & Recycling

City of Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

City of Greensboro is hiring a Crew Member in the Solid Waste and Recycling team to keep streets and public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. The role involves litter collection, maintenance of public spaces, and support for community events.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, valid NC driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days. Schedules include early mornings and potential extended shifts during emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience performing professional maintenance duties (e.g., litter collection, island cleaning, leaf collection, etc.).
• Ability to obtain Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Remove dead animals, collect litter, clean traffic islands, and maintain the Central Business District and other public areas.
• Participate in loose-leaf collection and snow/ice removal programs.
• Set up and maintain work zones for safe operations around traffic and equipment.
• Support special events (e.g., Fun Fourth, Get Down Downtown) and other community activities.
• Use shovels, rakes, brooms, backpack blowers, weed eaters, and other small tools.
• Perform physical outdoor work and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible scheduling to cover evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergencies.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Experience in professional maintenance duties

Ability to obtain Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days

Tools

Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Job description

City of Greensboro is hiring a Crew Member in the Solid Waste and Recycling team to keep streets and public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. The role involves litter collection, maintenance of public spaces, and support for community events.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, valid NC driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days. Schedules include early mornings and potential extended shifts during emergencies.