Solid Waste Collector

Job Description

Would you like an opportunity to join one of the many teams dedicated to maintaining high-quality public services within a city that has been ranked as one of the best places to live year over year? If so, the City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department is seeking a highly resourceful, adaptable, multi-tasker with solid critical thinking and communications skills for our Solid Waste Collector position.

This Solid Waste Collector position supports the Core and Special Services divisions within the Solid Waste Services Department. Depending on the assignment, this position provides labor required to load garbage, recycling and yard waste materials into vehicles for disposal.

Solid Waste Services collects and processes residential garbage, recycling, yard waste materials, and several specialized collection services. Our department is committed to providing high-quality waste management, disposal, and recycling services for all our valued customers. As an essential and critical service, we take great pride in preserving and protecting the community’s natural resources and sustainable growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Loads waste on daily routes into the back of a collection truck; loads recyclable materials into recycling truck; and loads yard waste into rear loader vehicles
• Assist equipment operator with backing up the vehicle, provides route support for directions and turns, and communicates any spotted hazards or obstacles
• Delivers, repairs, assembles and removes collection carts as needed
• Communicates with residents as needed regarding questions about collection dates and acceptable materials that can be collected. Properly tags any waste items left curbside that are not acceptable for pick-up
• Assist in preventative maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of vehicles
• Collects waste from backdoor service locations and curbside containers for loading into rear loader trucks
• May be asked to operate non-CDL vehicles such as pup trucks and alley trucks

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Additional Information

Knowledge Of:

• Acceptable materials that can be collected
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment

• Customer Service
• Following directions and meeting standards
• Providing attention to detail in assignments

• Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work directions
• Operate assigned tools and equipment
• Comprehend maps and directions