Waste Collector (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

City of Statesville is seeking a part-time Waste Collector in the Public Works Department. The role involves manual trash collection on a designated route, operating the packer mechanism, and maintaining equipment.

The position requires working on a Monday–Friday schedule for 19 hours per week, with a starting wage of $17.21 per hour. Responsibilities include vehicle and route maintenance, debris cleanup, and possible duties across other sanitation tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Collects garbage and refuse on designated route; operates packer mechanism.
• Cleans area around trucks and along roadsides after collecting debris.
• Collects furniture, appliances, and other items from 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.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Follow oral instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Waste Collector - Sanitation (Part-Time)

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. 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.

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.