Solid Waste & Recycling Technician (CDL Driver)

TOWN OF SPRING LAKE; Spring Lake (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Spring Lake is seeking a dependable Sanitation Maintenance Technician to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the collection and disposal of solid waste, recycling, yard debris, and bulk materials. This position operates sanitation vehicles and equipment, maintains assigned collection routes, and helps ensure safe, efficient sanitation services for Town residents.

Applicants must have a High school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of heavy equipment or commercial vehicle experience,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year operating heavy equipment or commercial vehicles.
• Valid North Carolina CDL Class A or B.

Responsibilities

• Operate sanitation vehicles, including rear-load and knuckle boom trucks, to collect and transport solid waste, recycling, yard debris, and bulk items.
• Collect and load refuse, brush, white goods, and other materials along assigned routes.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and routine preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure collection areas are clean, and containers are properly returned after service.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and service-related concerns.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety practices

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vehicle inspections

Job description

The Town of Spring Lake is seeking a dependable Sanitation Maintenance Technician to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the collection and disposal of solid waste, recycling, yard debris, and bulk materials. This position operates sanitation vehicles and equipment, maintains assigned collection routes, and helps ensure safe, efficient sanitation services for Town residents.

Applicants must have a High school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of heavy equipment or commercial vehicle experience,