Waste Collection Specialist — Take-Home Vehicle

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

Job summary

City Of Statesville is seeking a Waste Collector for the Public Works Department / Sanitation Division. The role involves manual trash collection, operating a packer truck, and maintaining equipment on a Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities include route adherence, assisting other crews, and ensuring safe, courteous service to the public. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform heavy labor under varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards of working in traffic and with garbage and refuse.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• Ability to complete simple records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Collects garbage and refuse on a designated route; operates packer mechanism.
• Cleans area around trucks and along roadsides after collection.
• Collects furniture, appliances, and other items from curbside; lifts heavy materials into the truck bed.
• Inspects refuse containers for damage; notifies supervisor of substandard containers.
• Washes and cleans sanitation trucks; maintains sanitation equipment.
• Directs traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas.
• Picks up litter and debris from curbside; delivers collection toters and recycling containers.
• Follows established routes and schedules for efficient trash collection.
• Assists other sanitation or public works crews as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Traffic safety

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Heavy manual labor

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

City Of Statesville is seeking a Waste Collector for the Public Works Department / Sanitation Division. The role involves manual trash collection, operating a packer truck, and maintaining equipment on a Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities include route adherence, assisting other crews, and ensuring safe, courteous service to the public. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform heavy labor under varying weather conditions.