PROGRAM SUPPORT SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR

Town of Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Chapel Hill is seeking a part-time waste collection worker to perform regular trash and yard waste pickups from residential properties and small businesses in Chapel Hill, NC. The role includes driving, operating a compaction unit, and assisting with bulky items and special wastes.

Starting hourly pay is $18.52 with a program ending on June 30, 2027. Positions are safety sensitive and require pre-employment screening; benefits for temporary hires are not included.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment screening.
• Position is safety sensitive and driving-essential.
• Subject to drug and alcohol-free workplace policy.
• Subject to Safe Driving and Accident Policy.

Responsibilities

• Rides with a refuse truck to collect waste; pushes carts to the refuse truck, empties cart into truck, and returns carts to curb.
• Collects trash from residents that are unable to place waste to the curb; collects trash from cans and bins; operates compaction unit of truck.
• Assists with unloading the truck at the landfill or transfer station.
• Assists the driver in backing the truck by giving directions; manually collects bulky waste, yard waste and brush; removes litter from rights-of-way and deceased animals from roadways.
• Assists with maintenance of rear loading vehicles; ensures truck parking areas are kept clean; assists vehicle operator with pre and post trip inspections; conducts pre and post trip inspections and paperwork when driving; cleans vehicles.
• Assists with cleanup activities for special projects, festivals, and storms; maintains festival grounds at special events; operates a scooter truck as needed; collects debris after natural disasters and loads debris into collection vehicles.
• Ensures all proper tools are in working order; maintains a clean and organized vehicle.
• Provides customer service; makes collection decisions; speaks with customers regarding complaints or questions; notifies driver and supervisor when collection issues arise.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform regularly scheduled manual collections of trash, yard waste, bulky items, deceased animals, and other special wastes from residential properties and small businesses, and to dispose of the wastes appropriately.

Program Ends June 30, 2027
Starting Salary $18.52 per hour

• Employees in temporary positions are not eligible for Town benefits.
• Employees will not receive task pay - only hourly for hours worked.
• Guaranteed two hours per day, four days per week -Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• You must complete the pre-employment screening process before starting work.

• Rides with a refuse truck to collect waste; pushes carts to the refuse truck, empties cart into truck, and returns carts to curb; collects trash from residents that are unable to place waste to the curb; collects trash from cans and bins; operates compaction unit of truck.
• Assists with unloading the truck at the landfill or transfer station.
• Assists the driver in backing truck by giving directions; manually collects bulky waste, yard waste and brush; removes litter from rights-of-way and deceased animals from roadways.
• Assists with maintenance of rear loading vehicles; ensures truck parking areas are kept clean; assists vehicle operator with pre and post trip inspections of the vehicle; conducts pre and post trip inspections and paperwork when driving vehicle; and cleans vehicles.
• Assists with cleanup activities for special projects, festivals, and storms; maintains festival grounds at special events; operates a scooter truck as needed; and collects debris after natural disasters and loads debris into collection vehicles.
• Ensures all proper tools are in working order; and maintains a clean and organized vehicle.
• Provides customer service; makes collection decisions; and speaks with customers regarding complaints and or questions;notifies driver and supervisor when collection issues arise.
• Performs other duties as required.

What are the safety considerations for this job?

• These positions are designated safety sensitive and driving- essential.
• You will be subject to the Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace policy.
• You will be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy.