SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR DRIVER B*

Orange-County,-Nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department is hiring a Solid Waste Collector Driver in Chapel Hill, NC. This role involves collecting and transporting solid waste and recyclables from residential and commercial properties, operating CDL Class B vehicles as assigned.

Work is performed under supervision with opportunities for lead responsibilities. The position is safety-sensitive, requiring FMCSA Clearinghouse clearance, drug testing, background checks, and a fitness-for-duty assessment.

Qualifications

• This is a safety sensitive position requiring FMCSA Clearinghouse clearance.
• Two years of related experience operating solid waste collection vehicles.
• Background checks and drug testing are required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport solid waste and recyclables from residential and commercial properties.
• Operate automated side loader, front-end loader, or rear loader as assigned.
• Work under supervision with potential lead-worker responsibilities.

Skills

CDL Class B

Safe driving

Vehicle operation

Education

High School or GED

Job description

The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department openings for a Solid Waste Collector Driver.

The work involves the responsibility for collecting and transporting solid waste and/or recyclable materials from residential and commercial properties, which may include operating automated side loader, front-end loaders, rear loaders, and other vehicles that require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a Unit Supervisor with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties. Supervision or acting as a lead worker may be a responsibility of this class depending on the assignment. Does related work as required.

This distinct classification requires a CDL Class B driver’s license.

Work location

1207 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill NC

Requirements

• This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required.


• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse clearance is required.


• Fitness for Duty Assessment is required.


• Background check required.


• Recent MVR required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency AND two (2) years of related experience in the operation of solid waste collection or sanitation vehicles.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the State of North Carolina.


• All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of the FMCSA Clearinghouse and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.


• This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required.


• A Fitness for Duty Assessment is required.

NOTE: the hiring range is on this job posting NOT on the job specification.

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