Sanitation Equipment Operator & Route Supervisor

Town of Smithfield, NC; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Smithfield, NC is seeking a Sanitation Equipment Operator with opportunities to supervise a small crew and ensure efficient refuse collection across residential and business areas. The position requires operating motorized sanitation equipment, including loader packers and recycling trucks, and maintaining proper records.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and 2–5 years of experience with sanitation equipment, plus a valid NC Class B CDL.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience operating motorized sanitation equipment and collecting trash and refuse.
• Must possess a valid commercial Class B North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operates a loader packer or related sanitation equipment in the collection and disposal of refuse from residential areas of the Town.
• Operates a recycled materials collection truck with bins for various materials; collects materials from curbside and stores in proper bins; empties bins at recycling center and records materials recycled by type.

Skills

Supervisory ability

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Ability to work in all weather

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2–5 years experience operating motorized sanitation equipment

Commercial Class B North Carolina driver’s license

Job description

Town of Smithfield, NC is seeking a Sanitation Equipment Operator with opportunities to supervise a small crew and ensure efficient refuse collection across residential and business areas. The position requires operating motorized sanitation equipment, including loader packers and recycling trucks, and maintaining proper records.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and 2–5 years of experience with sanitation equipment, plus a valid NC Class B CDL.