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Solid Waste Operator Commercial

City of Greensboro
City of Greensboro Salary
Greensboro, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

Be a City Champion: Join Us as a Commercial Solid Waste Operator and Help Keep Greensboro Clean and Thriving!


Salary Information:
  • Full Salary Range: $41,781,097.00 - $54,314.00 Annually
  • Hiring Range: $41,781 - $45,190 Annually, based on qualifications
  • Benefits: Excellent benefits package. Learn more at City of Greensboro Benefits
Work Schedule:
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • The schedule may vary during holiday weeks or emergencies, with potential early morning, weekend, or holiday shifts.

Are you passionate about keeping our city clean, safe, and vibrant? The City of Greensboro's Solid Waste and Recycling department is seeking a dedicated and resilient individual to join our team as a Commercial Solid Waste Operator. This is an entry-level position that offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the community by maintaining a clean and healthy environment for all.


Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

At the City of Greensboro, we are purpose-driven and people-centered, with a commitment to equity, innovation, and resilience. Our Solid Waste and Recycling department plays a crucial role in fostering a prosperous and sustainable city. We believe in empowering our employees with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed. Join a team that values data-informed decision-making and is dedicated to making Greensboro a better place for everyone.

About the Role:

The Solid Waste Operator is an entry level position. This position heavily involves heavy manual collections of bulk, and/or uncontained items and requires frequent walking, bending, lifting, and carrying. Work involves being outside in all weather conditions.
The Solid Waste Operator position operates and drives a rear loading solid waste collection truck. The selected applicant must possess the ability to service refuse, recycling, and bulk waste customers in a safe and efficient manner. The employee must possess the ability to follow written and heuristically prepared routes, use two-way radios, communicate both orally and in written form and complete daily survey and vehicle inspection forms. This employee must be willing and able to cross-train in other duties within the Special Services Operations.
Work is done with limited supervision and the employee must demonstrate team-oriented work ethics. Solid Waste Operators work closely with other operators performing the same tasks. It is important to maintain a positive perspective and willingness to assist where needed. Good customer service is important in this position.
The City of Greensboro pays employees bi-weekly and the position is assigned to a 40-hour work schedule. This schedule is subject to change during a holiday week or for emergency service which may require working a flexible schedule with little or no notice and may include Wednesdays, weekends or holidays. Early morning reporting times and working during inclement weather are required. This employee must have good attendance.
The physical duties include: standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, shoveling, and heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Work is performed outside in all weather conditions. This employee must obtain and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License within 180 days for employment in order to remain in this position. This employee must maintain a reliable means of contact such as home or cellular telephone. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA.

What You Bring:
  • Minimum Qualifications:
    • High school diploma/GED with 1 years' experience operating vehicles that require a commercial driver's license. or No high school diploma/GED with 5-7 years experience operating vehicles that require a commercial driver's license 
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Solid waste collection experience (refuse, recycling, etc.).
    • Valid Class A or B CDL.
Ready to Lead?
If you are ready to contribute to a cleaner, safer, and more resilient Greensboro, we encourage you to apply! Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply as we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Join us in our mission to build a better Greensboro! Apply today and take the first step in a rewarding career with the City of Greensboro Solid Waste and Recycling Department.

Salary : $41,781 - $45,190

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