Waste Collector (Full-Time)

City Of Statesville; Statesville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Traffic safety

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Heavy manual labor

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Waste Collector

Public Works Department / Sanitation Division

Salary Range: $17.21 - $28.40 Hourly / $35,796.80 - $59,072.00 Annually

Job Overview

FLSA Position Class: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Posting Closing Date: November 2, 2026

Summary

This position is responsible for manual work in the collection of garbage, trash, and yard waste.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

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

Minimum Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Some knowledge of the occupational hazards of working in traffic and with garbage and refuse.
• Some knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and respond courteously to citizens.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions.
• 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.

Job Related Physical Requirements

This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for operation of machines, motor vehicles, or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, gases, oils, and hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts. Employees may be required to wear a respirator during the leaf collection season and could be "reasonably anticipated," in performing his or her job duties, to face contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials. In addition, the work will require seasonal exposure to extreme weather conditions, snakes, insects, and wildlife.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits At A Glance

Benefits are a valuable part of your total compensation at City of Statesville. Your benefits package provides protection for you and your family with expenses shared by the city or available to you at discounted group rates. Below is a brief summary of the choices available to all eligible regular, full-time employees. Part-time employees’ benefits differ from full-time employees’ benefits and are listed below.

Our current Open Enrollment Guide for City Benefits can be found here: City of Statesville Benefits

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Health Care Insurance PPO or HDHP/Prescription Drug Program
• Lifestyle programs (weight management, Tobacco Cessation, Stress Management)
• Telehealth Online Appointments 24/7
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement (DCFSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Secondary Language Incentive Pay
• Bereavement Leave

Retirement Benefits

• Pension Plan – NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (LGERS)
• NC 401(k) Empower
• NC Roth 401(k) Empower
• NC 401(k) Match Empower
• 457(b) Nationwide
• Roth 457(b) Nationwide
• Fireman’s Pension Fund

Time-Off Benefits

• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• School Visitation - unpaid, up to 4 hours to attend school activities.
• Military Differential Pay

Wellness Benefits

• Health Fair
• Biometric Screening
• Flu Shots
• Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
• Wellness Activity Calendar
• See HR for Other Fitness Center Discounts

Additional Benefits

• Take Home Vehicle (based on position)
• Working Advantage - Employee Discount Program
• Christmas Bonus (Based yearly on City Council approval)
• Employee Appreciation Picnic
• Veterans Breakfast
• Service Award Program
• Career Development (eligible departments)
• Alternative Work Arrangements available based on departmental needs
• Cellphone Discounts
• City Cell Phone (eligible positions)
• Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Voluntary Benefits

• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Group Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance

Safety Benefits (Eligibility: based on job position)

• Boot Vouchers – yearly
• Safety Glasses – every (2) years
• Hearing Tests – yearly
• Uniforms (eligible departments)

Police Department Benefits

• Law Enforcement Officers’ Separation Allowance
• Degree Incentive
• Certification Incentive
• Specialized Unit Incentive
• Shift Differential Pay
• 401(k) 5% Contribution
• Uniform Stipend (based on position)

Part-Time Employee Benefits

• Health Fair
• Flu Shots
• Employee Appreciation Picnic
• Veteran’s Breakfast
• Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program – Working Advantage Benefits
• Biometric Screening
• 457(b) Nationwide
• Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
• Wellness Activity Calendar
• See HR for Fitness Center Discounts

Screening Questions

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Part of the job description for this position requires the ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions. Do you feel you will be able to fulfill this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question