Waste Collection & Cleanup Associate (Program Support)

Town of Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Chapel Hill is seeking a part-time waste collection worker to perform regular trash and yard waste pickups from residential properties and small businesses in Chapel Hill, NC. The role includes driving, operating a compaction unit, and assisting with bulky items and special wastes.

Starting hourly pay is $18.52 with a program ending on June 30, 2027. Positions are safety sensitive and require pre-employment screening; benefits for temporary hires are not included.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment screening.
• Position is safety sensitive and driving-essential.
• Subject to drug and alcohol-free workplace policy.
• Subject to Safe Driving and Accident Policy.

Responsibilities

• Rides with a refuse truck to collect waste; pushes carts to the refuse truck, empties cart into truck, and returns carts to curb.
• Collects trash from residents that are unable to place waste to the curb; collects trash from cans and bins; operates compaction unit of truck.
• Assists with unloading the truck at the landfill or transfer station.
• Assists the driver in backing the truck by giving directions; manually collects bulky waste, yard waste and brush; removes litter from rights-of-way and deceased animals from roadways.
• Assists with maintenance of rear loading vehicles; ensures truck parking areas are kept clean; assists vehicle operator with pre and post trip inspections; conducts pre and post trip inspections and paperwork when driving; cleans vehicles.
• Assists with cleanup activities for special projects, festivals, and storms; maintains festival grounds at special events; operates a scooter truck as needed; collects debris after natural disasters and loads debris into collection vehicles.
• Ensures all proper tools are in working order; maintains a clean and organized vehicle.
• Provides customer service; makes collection decisions; speaks with customers regarding complaints or questions; notifies driver and supervisor when collection issues arise.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Job description

Town of Chapel Hill is seeking a part-time waste collection worker to perform regular trash and yard waste pickups from residential properties and small businesses in Chapel Hill, NC. The role includes driving, operating a compaction unit, and assisting with bulky items and special wastes.

Starting hourly pay is $18.52 with a program ending on June 30, 2027. Positions are safety sensitive and require pre-employment screening; benefits for temporary hires are not included.