Waste Collector (Part-Time)

City Of Statesville; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Fair

Flu Shots

Employee Appreciation Picnic

Veteran’s Breakfast

Service Awards

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program – WorkingAdv

Biometric Screening

457(b) Nationwide

Statesville Fitness & Activity Center

Job summary

City Of Statesville is seeking a Waste Collector – Sanitation (Part-Time) to perform manual collection of garbage, trash, and yard waste along a designated route for the Public Works Department.

The position is 19 hours per week, Monday through Friday, non-exempt, with a starting wage of $17.21 per hour, and a requirement of a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of safety around traffic and refuse handling.
• Basic computer skills and record-keeping ability.

Responsibilities

• Collects garbage and refuse on a designated route and operates packer mechanism.
• Cleans area around trucks and along roadsides after collection.
• Lifts and loads furniture or yard waste curbsides into truck bed.
• Inspects containers for damage and reports issues to supervisor.
• Washes sanitation trucks and maintains equipment.
• Directs traffic and guides the truck operator in congested areas.
• Picks up litter and delivers collection toters and recycling containers.
• Maintains established routes and schedules; assists other crews as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hazards awareness

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Heavy manual labor

Following instructions

Record-keeping

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Waste Collector – Sanitation (Part-Time)

Job Overview

• Public Works Department
• Starting Salary: $17.21 Hourly
• FLSA Position Class: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 19 hours/week
• Posting Closing Date: October 5, 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

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