Solid Waste Field Technician

County of Roanoke Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Roanoke Virginia seeks a dependable worker to perform routine solid waste collection and disposal in varying weather, loading and dumping containers, and returning them to proper places.

The role requires basic education, preferred experience in heavy manual work, and a valid Virginia driver's license. Training for operating rear-loading and automated trucks will be provided after qualification, with a post-offer background check.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: 8th grade or equivalent.
• Preferred: Virginia driver's license with good driving record.
• Experience in heavy manual labor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Picks up trash and refuse from homes and business establishments; dumps the containers into the truck, and returns the containers to proper places
• Cleans areas around containers and other assigned areas
• Reports violations of refuse ordinances to supervisor
• Collects brush and tree trimmings
• Observes all safety policies and procedures

Skills

Heavy manual work capability

Safety procedure adherence

Education

Education equivalent to the 8th grade

Valid Virginia Driver's license (preferred)

Job description

County of Roanoke Virginia seeks a dependable worker to perform routine solid waste collection and disposal in varying weather, loading and dumping containers, and returning them to proper places.

The role requires basic education, preferred experience in heavy manual work, and a valid Virginia driver's license. Training for operating rear-loading and automated trucks will be provided after qualification, with a post-offer background check.