Solid Waste Collector

City-of-Fayetteville,-N; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for Solid Waste Collectors (essential driving and non essential driving) to provide waste pick-up and disposal for the residents of Fayetteville in an efficient and timely manner; to deposit collected refuse and debris at the county landfill; and to ensure that collection vehicles are properly equipped and serviced for routes.

Working hours are 7:00 am - 5:30 pm and workdays will vary per week, may require to work some holidays.

Qualifications

• No specific experience required.
• Possession of valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy waste for short durations.
• Willingness to work varying hours, including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Collect solid waste and yard waste from residential units.
• Inspect loads and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Transport waste to landfill and deposit debris.
• Report issues and maintain daily logs.
• Respond to emergencies and follow safety rules.

Skills

Waste collection

Vehicle inspection

Safety compliance

Public interaction

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for Solid Waste Collectors (essential driving and non essential driving) to provide waste pick-up and disposal for the residents of Fayetteville in an efficient and timely manner; to deposit collected refuse and debris at the county landfill; and to ensure that collection vehicles are properly equipped and serviced for routes.

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Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

1. Collect solid waste and yard waste materials from residential units and other areas as assigned.
2. Inspect the contents of the load; ensure the purity of the load when collecting yard waste; collect refuse and scattered debris at collection sites and along city streets; transport load to the landfill.
3. Participate in the inspection of collection vehicles to ensure proper mechanical functioning; assist with preparation for daily use; perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance; ensure that collection vehicle is kept clean.
4. Consult with immediate supervisor for any route changes.
5. Manually collect waste and debris from residential and commercial sites; lift and carry moderate to heavy waste materials for short durations of time; clean storm drains and curbs as needed.
6. Report any damaged collection vehicles and equipment, job related accidents, and roadway issues which affect the safe operation of collection vehicles to the supervisor.
7. Answer questions and provide information to citizens regarding collection requirements; notify citizens of obstructed collection stops.
8. Maintain and prepare daily logs, surveys, truck inspections and other necessary documentation of completed activities.
9. Respond as needed in emergency or disaster recovery stages following weather events or other emergency related clean‑up and recovery.
10. Ensure that safety apparel is worn at all times and safety rules and practices are practiced (or followed) in the performance of all duties.

Experience:

No specific experience requirements.

Training:

No specific training requirements.

Licensing & Certifications:

Required for Essentia l Driving p osition only:

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability.

Preferred:

None.

Working hours are 7:00 am - 5:30 pm and workdays will vary per week, may require to work some holidays.

From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, physical abilities test, background check and driving history check.

An Equal Opportunity Employer