Waste Collection Operator with CDL & Equipment Skills

City of Hickory; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

12 paid sick leave days per year

Paid vacation

Health insurance for employees and 가족

Dental and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program – 5 FREE c

NC Local Government Retirement System

401k matching up to 5%

Life insurance 1.5x salary up to $125,

Tuition Assistance Program

On-site Wellness Clinic

Voluntary benefits including life, etc

Seasonal/part-time not eligible for a

Job summary

The City of Hickory is seeking an employee to operate multiple waste collection vehicles requiring a Class B license. You may supervise others and perform light repairs, while following traffic and safety rules. Responsibilities include driving, heavy labor, and learning routing for garbage pickup.

Experience with rear-packers, automated or front-loading trucks is preferred. Applicants must meet driving record criteria and be able to work in varied weather and holiday schedules as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic math at a high school level.
• Experience with heavy equipment and solid waste collection preferred.
• Must possess valid NC driver's license for the vehicle operated.
• Knowledge of city geography and residential collection procedures.
• Safety rules knowledge and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drives a rear packer or automated truck along a predetermined route to collect solid waste.
• Participates in ongoing training provided by the City of Hickory.
• Transports refuse to Transfer Station or Landfill.
• Operates front loader to empty dumpsters on an assigned route.
• Operates leaf truck, junk truck, boom truck, and box truck as required.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and informs necessary repairs.
• Loads and empties refuse, yard waste, or recyclables into the truck.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness and ensures proper operation at all times.
• Maintains radio contact with supervisors and dispatcher regarding route changes.
• Works on all Holidays except Christmas Day, and may work overtime when needed.
• After-hours work during emergencies or inclement weather as necessary.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Defensive driving

Communication skills

Math basics

Route knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rear packer experience

Front loader experience

Automated truck experience

Job description

The City of Hickory is seeking an employee to operate multiple waste collection vehicles requiring a Class B license. You may supervise others and perform light repairs, while following traffic and safety rules. Responsibilities include driving, heavy labor, and learning routing for garbage pickup.

Experience with rear-packers, automated or front-loading trucks is preferred. Applicants must meet driving record criteria and be able to work in varied weather and holiday schedules as required.