Trash & Recycling Route Technician

City of Statesville (NC); Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Statesville in North Carolina is seeking a Waste Collector in the Public Works Department, Sanitation Division. The role involves curbside collection on a designated route and operating a packer truck to empty refuse containers.

This full-time, non-exempt position requires stamina for heavy manual labor, ability to work in various weather conditions, and following safety procedures. Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7:00 am–3:00 pm; closing date: 2026-11-02.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and operate sanitation equipment.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collect garbage and refuse on a designated route and operate the packer truck.
• Clean area around trucks and along roadsides after collection.
• Lift and move heavy materials; inspect containers and report damage.
• Direct traffic and assist with safe operation of sanitation tasks.
• Deliver collection toters and recycling containers; follow schedules.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Following instructions

Public interaction

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

City of Statesville in North Carolina is seeking a Waste Collector in the Public Works Department, Sanitation Division. The role involves curbside collection on a designated route and operating a packer truck to empty refuse containers.

This full-time, non-exempt position requires stamina for heavy manual labor, ability to work in various weather conditions, and following safety procedures. Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7:00 am–3:00 pm; closing date: 2026-11-02.