Solid Waste Services Operator - Downtown

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

One City. One team. One mission

Do you like to work at your own pace, finish your day on time, and make a real impact by keeping the community clean?

The City is seeking a dependable, safety-minded Solid Waste Operator to operate a non CDL-required trash truck or flat bed truck on a daily route in the Central Business District in historic downtown Wilmington. This position involves the collect of customers' refuse in bags, large bulky items, and recycling in a manner that is safe and responsible, which is accomplished by driving a daily route, disposing of trash at an appropriate site by using the truck ejection system or dump body.

Other duties include assisting other operators as needed by delivering blue trash bags to businesses; daily street cleaning with brooms, shovels, hoses, pressure washer; changing out plastic bags in public trash cans; emptying ash trays; daily maintenance of public restrooms in the Central Business District; working on City holidays and during festivals; delivering carts or barrels for special events and cleaning the vehicles weekly

Work schedule will require early morning hours as well as weekends and most holidays.

Typical Tasks

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• OPERATE TRUCKS by performing required morning pre-trip and evening post-trip inspections, learning assigned route, and safely unloading collected materials

• COLLECT AND DISPOSE OF WASTE AND RECYCLEABLES by ensuring disposal guidelines by item type are followed and maintain safe practices at all times

• DAILY STREET AND SIDEWALK SANITATION by use of hand and powered tools like brooms, shovels and pressure washers

• SUPPORT SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS to include working City holidays and festivals, delivering carts or barrels for special events, assisting other drivers as needed, and cleaning the truck weekly

• MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT by following safety protocols and proper equipment operation procedures

Qualifications

Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of related solid waste collection experience.

Note: sufficient job-related experience may be used in lieu of the educational requirement if such experience provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the functions of the position.

Other Requirements: Valid Driver's License with with an acceptable driving record; ability to lift 75lbs for extended periods of time and perform duties in inclement weather conditions; ability to obtain FEMA independent study course certificate and City licensure for golf cart operation within 60 days of hire.

Note: Driving history check is required. Selected candidate will also be required to complete a background check, post-offer drug screen and POET assessment test.

Our Core Values:

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What we offer:

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance many other insurance options
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
• Free on-site city gym access
• Paid sick and vacation leave 13 paid holidays per year
• 6-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
• Tuition assistance benefits

Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.