Solid Waste & Recycling Collections CDL Driver

North Carolina State University; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,711; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Solid Waste & Recycling Collections CDL Driver in Raleigh, NC. The role involves safely operating collection trucks, maintaining schedules, and ensuring effective recycling operations on campus.

Qualified candidates will have a valid CDL and experience in commercial driving. The position offers a competitive salary range of $48,000 - $50,711 and includes additional benefits such as medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B, and must be maintained.
• Valid NC Driver’s License.
• Experience operating commercial collection vehicles or heavy equipment in a safety‑regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate collection trucks and service campus dumpsters.
• Complete collection routes, servicing an average of 50 locations per day.
• Transport collected materials to designated disposal or recycling facilities.
• Conduct daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B

Safe driving practices

Vehicle inspection procedures

Basic equipment maintenance

Time management

Job description

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

• Posting Number: PG195046SP
• Internal Recruitment: No
• Working Title: Solid Waste & Recycling Collections CDL Driver
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $48,000 - $50,711
• Work Schedule: 3:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 8 hour shifts, rotating weekend work, some holidays
• Job Location: Raleigh, NC
• Department: Landscape Maintenance & Operations

About The Department

NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year‑round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well‑being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance

Additional benefits include childcare, wellness & recreation membership, and wellness programs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate front‑end loading collection trucks and container carrier vehicles to service campus dumpsters.
• Complete assigned collection routes, servicing an average of 50 locations per day.
• Transport collected materials to designated disposal, recycling, or compost facilities.
• Adapt to unplanned service needs, route changes, and emergency operations.
• Conduct daily pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and complete required documentation.
• Utilize onboard technologies such as electronic routing systems, vehicle scales, and cameras.
• Identify and report safety concerns, service issues, equipment damage, or incidents.
• Operate vehicles safely in high‑traffic and confined campus environments.
• Perform basic vehicle and equipment maintenance, including greasing components, checking fluids, and replacing lights or filters.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Possess technical knowledge of collection equipment such as front‑end loaders, container carriers, rear loaders, dumpsters, and compactors. May operate other equipment such as forklifts, backhoes and snow removal equipment as needed.
• Lift and transport materials weighing up to 60 pounds, performing physically demanding tasks in varied outdoor environments, ensuring safe handling practices and maintaining productivity in varying weather and terrain conditions.
• Operate snow plows, apply brine solution to streets, and use other snow‑removal equipment during adverse weather events.
• Work rotating schedules, early morning shifts, holidays, weekends, overtime, and emergency call‑outs as required.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed, including working non‑standard, odd, or split shifts to support operational continuity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B, and must be maintained.
• Valid NC Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Experience operating commercial collection vehicles or heavy equipment in a safety‑regulated environment.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, safe driving practices, and vehicle inspection procedures.
• Ability to perform basic equipment and vehicle maintenance and identify mechanical issues.
• Strong time management, reliability, and ability to work independently while adapting to changing routes or priorities.

EEO Statement

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply.