Sanitation Worker

City of High Point; United States; On-site; USD 2,677,000 - 3,429,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-long monthly pension

401K and 457B Retirement Plans

PTO within first year

13 Paid Holidays per year

Tuition Reimbursement Plan

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

The City of High Point is seeking a Sanitation Worker to join our frontline team keeping our city clean, healthy, and welcoming. This role requires operating heavy equipment, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working outdoors in all weather.

A valid North Carolina Class B CDL and clean driving record are required, with opportunities for career progression through on-the-job training. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension, retirement plans, paid holidays, PTO, tuition

Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina Class B CDL Driver’s License is required.
• Clean driving and safety record.
• Ability to lead and direct others for extended periods in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of safety standards and OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Empties roll-out carts into the hopper of a rear-packer truck using a mechanical lifter.
• Steps up and rides on the step mounted on the rear of the truck as it moves between points.
• Collects bags, boxes, and bundles up to 50 pounds and loads them into the hopper.
• Assists the truck operator by guiding in traffic and ensuring safety.
• Serves as a driver trainee and supports career progression.
• Maintains and cleans the sanitation truck to ensure safety and functionality.
• Adheres to OSHA and City safety standards and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class B

Safe driving

Leadership

OSHA knowledge

Tools

Rear-loader equipment

Automated side-loader

Job description

Compensation Range $19.43 - $24.89

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume.

Who We Are

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

Our Core Values

• Stewardship: We manage the city’s resources responsibly and make decisions that sustain High Point’s future. In other words, we take care of what we have today to build what we’ll need tomorrow
• Welcoming: We create a friendly, open environment where residents, partners, and visitors feel valued and embraced. We want everyone who connects with High Point to feel welcomed, like they belong here
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in everything we do. That means doing what’s right – even when no one’s watching. This is how we earn our community’s trust
• Productivity: We stay focused on results, fostering creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking. We don’t just get things done – we find smarter, better ways to do them

What We Offer

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 13 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do

This is a vital front-line position that plays a key role in keeping our city clean, healthy, and beautiful. Sanitation Workers help ensure a higher quality of life for all residents through reliable and efficient waste collection services. This role offers stable, year-round employment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a difference in your community every single day.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities

• Empties roll-out carts into the hopper of a rear-packer truck using a mechanical lifter mounted on the back of the truck.
• Steps up and rides on the step mounted on the rear of the truck as it moves from one collection point to another; holds on securely using hands and arms while the truck is in motion.
• Collects bags, boxes, and bundles (not to exceed 50 pounds) and places them in the hopper of the rear-packer truck.
• Assists the truck operator when backing up the vehicle by giving signals or calling out, guides the operator through congested or narrow areas to ensure safety.
• Serves as a driver trainee as required, offering career progression opportunities for motivated individuals.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining the sanitation truck to ensure safety and functionality.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Valid North Carolina Class B CDL Driver’s License
• Clean driving and safety record
• Ability to lead and direct others for extended periods in all weather conditions
• Knowledge of safety standards and the ability to ensure compliance with OSHA and City policies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Hearing/Speaking: Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public, both in person and via two-way radio or phone.
• Visual Abilities: Must have the ability to perceive objects and surroundings clearly.
• Physical Strength: Medium to heavy work: Regularly exerting up to 50 pounds of force; occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance. Constant handling, reaching, and occasional fine motor work (e.g., picking or pinching).

Mental Activity/Requirements

• Reasoning: Ability to apply logical thinking to tasks, respond promptly to situations, and follow safety regulations.
• Strong judgment skills are essential.

Environmental Conditions

• Physical Surroundings: Exposure to various weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, sleet, and snow. Must be comfortable working outdoors in challenging conditions for extended periods.
• Hazards: Potential exposure to waste, recyclables, and other discarded materials. Work is subject to OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens.

Work Equipment

• Operate a variety of equipment, including automated side-loaders, rear-loaders, swap-loaders, bulk trucks, and front-end loaders.
• Utilize equipment such as red and black boxes, green convenience site boxes, dumpsters, two-way radios, mobile carts, and Personnel Resolution tools.

Work Location

The work location of this job will be 3514 Traingle Lake Rd High Point, North Carolina.

Our Commitments

The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law. The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended. The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. In lieu of or in addition to background screening, candidates selected for employment in a position that requires working with children in any capacity must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any such position without passing a pre-placement physical exam. The City offers employment to successful candidates conditioned upon the City’s receipt of satisfactory results from all required screenings, checks, and exams, as applicable. The City of High Point offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees. Access the following link to view City of High Point Benefits and links to Benefit sites: Benefits Overview The Benefits Handbook provides a summary of benefits for City of High Point Employees.