Solid Waste Truck Driver #51133

Burke; Morganton, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke County is seeking a dedicated worker to transport waste containers and support solid waste operations. The role requires approximately 40 hours per week and a valid NC driver’s license with CDL (Class A or B).

Responsibilities include safe transport, vehicle inspections, and exercising PPE and safety protocols. Open until filled; initial applicant review will begin soon.

Qualifications

• This job requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of related work experience is preferred.
• Special licenses: valid NC Driver's License and CDL are required.

Responsibilities

• Transports waste materials to and from landfills following traffic laws.
• Ensures materials are safely delivered and unloaded at destinations.
• Inspects and maintains motor vehicles and work sites daily.
• Operates necessary equipment and supervises training of staff.
• May operate additional landfill heavy equipment as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance and reports needs promptly.
• Ensures proper disposal of debris and waste at facilities.
• Remote dispatch to Burke County sites as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Follow procedures

Communication

Instruction reception

Operate equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NC Driver's License

CDL Class A/B

Job description

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Closing Date: Open until filled, with initial review of applicants beginning on Monday, October 5th, 2026

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This position transports waste containers for Burke County Solid Waste. Position requires approximately 40 hours of work per workweek.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the following:

• Transports materials to and from landfills abiding by all traffic laws and regulations
• Ensures that all materials are safely delivered to and unloaded at their destination
• Inspects and maintains motor vehicles and work locations daily
• Manages the equipment necessary to perform the services of this position
• Participates in and oversees the training of assigned General Services Department personnel
• May be required to operate additional landfill heavy equipment in an independent, efficient, and safe manner abiding by federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment, and reports maintenance needs in a timely fashion
• Ensure that all debris and waste in the facilities or in surrounding areas are disposed of properly
• Remote dispatch to Burke County convenient sites as needed to meet the needs of the department.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least one (1) to three (3) years of experience developing the knowledge and skills necessary for this position

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (UPON HIRE, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED):

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Valid North Carolina Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORKING CONDITIONS, AND OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:

• Vision requirements, with or without corrective lenses, include: close and distant vision, ability to adjust focus, depth and color perception, night vision, and peripheral vision
• Working in situations without following safety measures and not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment ("PPE") may result in situations that could result in critical illness, total disability, or loss of life
• Occasionally lifts up to one hundred (100) pounds
• Routinely lifts more than one hundred (100) pounds
• Routinely spends time standing, walking, climbing or balancing,stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, pushing or pulling, and reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently spends time sitting and engaging in repetitive motions
• Working conditions include:
  • Individuals routinely work in high, precarious places
  • Individuals frequently work near moving mechanical parts
  • Individuals are frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat (non-weather), and extreme cold (non-weather)

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Ability to follow basic guidelines and procedures
• Ability to express or exchange ideas
• Ability to receive instructions or information through verbal communication
• Ability to use systems, technologies, motor vehicles, and machines necessary to perform groundskeeping services such as lawn mowers

Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.