PROGRAM SUPPORT SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR

Chapel On the Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Housing assistance

Job summary

The Town of Chapel Hill is seeking a part-time waste collector to perform regular manual collections of trash, yard waste, bulky items, and other special wastes from residential properties and small businesses. The role includes riding with a refuse truck, loading, and basic vehicle upkeep.

Starting salary is $18.52 per hour. The position is safety sensitive, requires pre-employment screening, and offers two hours per day, four days per week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri).

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform manual waste collection and operate basic loading equipment.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate with residents and supervisors.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening and work in a safety sensitive role.

Responsibilities

• Rides with a refuse truck to collect waste, empties carts, and returns them to curb.
• Assist with unloading, bulky waste, yard waste, and debris cleanup.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections and keep vehicles clean.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Vehicle operation

Job description

Summary

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

• 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.

Starting Salary $18.52 per hour

NOTE: THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Supplemental Information

• 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.

The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.

Health and Dental Insurance

Health and dental insurance are effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical and dental insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the medical plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members. Employees are responsible for the full cost of dependent dental insurance.

Retirement Health Savings Plan

Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.

Paid Time Off

• Vacation/Annual Leave: Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service.
• Sick Leave: Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank.
• Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time.
• Personal Leave: All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non-cumulative

Local Government Retirement System

All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.

Supplemental Retirement Plans

• NC 401(k)-The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Empower.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by MissionSquare.

Disability Insurance

• Town Provided: The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income up to $462 per week for non-job related injuries.
• Voluntary Short Term Disability: Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400.

Life Insurance

The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.

Direct Deposit

All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.

Other Benefits

• Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at Civic Federal Credit Union.
• Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites
• Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment
• Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period
• Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/employee-housing