Residential Waste Collection Technician

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

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).