Laborer (Solid Waste Roster- #7979)

Hourly Rate: $17.21

Work Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7:00 am-5:00 pm

At the City of Greensboro, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a member of our team, you will contribute to essential community services while working in a supportive and professional environment. We offer opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package that promotes work-life balance and professional development.

As a Laborer on the Solid Waste & Recycling Team, you will perform the duties of a solid waste helper under the direct supervision of an experienced Solid Waste & Recycling Operator. The selected candidate will also be trained on how to safely unload the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility. The employee in this position is expected to perform the following task: servicing trash/recycle containers, service bulk items and yard waste, immediately report all unsafe situations or service related issues to his/her route supervisor, attend and participate in training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by the route supervisor, communicate customer requests to the route supervisor, and leave the customer's location clean and free of debris, and perform duties as scheduled by the route supervisor and assist other drivers to meet customer needs as needed. If the applicant has a valid NC driver's license, that applicant will perform the duties of a solid waste helper while obtaining their Commercial Driving Permit and completing the training to be a Solid Waste & Recycling Driver/Operator. During the training period, the roster employee will learn how to safely operate heavy-duty trucks utilized for the collection of residential household and yard waste or recyclable material. Employee will also be trained on how to safely transport the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility. The roster employee will also be coached and evaluated on how to safely maneuver a vehicle in residential environments, high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. To be successful as a residential driver, the selected employee is expected to perform the following task: operate truck in accordance with the City of Greensboro Safety requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws, conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of his truck and document checks using standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report). Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.