Demo

PW Technician II-Solid Waste

Holly Springs
Public Works, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
The Town of Holly Springs is seeking a Public Works Technician II to serve in the Solid Waste division. This position is responsible for performing work in collecting and removing yard waste and debris from residential and public streets and outdoor areas.
Days and Hours – Tuesday -Friday > 6:30 – 5 pm (some mandatory weekends as well)

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Public Works Supervisor. Works under the general supervision of the Supervisor. Work is checked for accuracy, quality, and adherence to instructions. Employees may need to occasionally choose from defined alternatives to resolve problems but consult with the Supervisor on matters not covered by guidelines. Incumbents have no supervisory responsibilities.

The starting annual salary is $45,867.44 (Grade D).  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Not all duties may be assigned to each position. The allocation of responsibilities for this position will vary based on the level in the job classification series. It will be dependent upon skill level and the location of the work assigned.
1.Drives and operates vehicles, including an ASL, Rear Loader, Knuckle Boom, Leaf vacuum, Flat bed, and dump trucks, to collect residential yard waste.
2.Collect yard waste debris from public streets.
3.Completes assigned and scheduled routes safely on time and without assistance.
4.Drives a designated vehicle to a designated disposal site, unloads, and returns directly to the route.
5.Operate the assigned equipment safely. Ensures proper traffic control and safety procedures and devices are available for traffic control during collection activities.
6.Clears storm drains and maintains stormwater conveyance infrastructure.
7.Applies rock salt or salt brine and performs snow and ice removal from Town streets and sidewalks, including snow plowing.
8.Performs operators' preventive checks and minor preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
9.Operate hand-held electronic devices for routing and pre- and post-trip procedures.
10.Reports maintenance and/or repair needs that require mechanical assistance.
11.Completes work orders, daily activity reports, inspection reports, and time sheets; maintains maintenance and service records/logs and other pertinent information.
12.Respond to customer complaints and/or concerns. Advises the Supervisor (s) of complaints and/or concerns not resolved.
13.Responds to essential field personnel in emergency and inclement weather situations.
14.Assists with set-up and clean-up for Town-sponsored festivals, parades, and events.
15.Provide back-up support and assistance to the department as needed.
16.Reports on work for after-hours needs, assigned.
17.Other duties as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Knowledge of safe and proper solid waste handling practices.
2.Knowledge of items banned from disposal in landfills.
3.Knowledge of what constitutes hazardous waste and yard waste.
4.Knowledge of traffic safety principles.
5.Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
6.Working knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements related to the work.
7.Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations about using tools and motorized equipment.
8.Knowledge of legal load limits for assigned equipment and vehicles.
9.Ability to operate assigned machinery and equipment skillfully and safely near vehicular traffic.
10.Knowledge of operating, caring, and repairing maintenance equipment and tools.
11.Knowledge of occupational hazards (OSHA) and safe work practices, including Safety Data Sheets.
12.Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
13.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
14.Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work products while adapting to constant changes in priority.
15.Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
16.Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
17.Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position.
18.Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
19.Ability to adapt and take control of situations, responsibly dictating subordinate activities.
20.Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
21.Ability to organize, assign, and modify others' work assignments, and (re) establish priorities to meet deadlines.
22.Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
23.Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
24.Ability to always maintain professionalism.
25.Ability to work as a member of a team.
26.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
27.The ability to perform mathematical calculations is required for this position.
28.Ability to work the position's allocated and flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency services.


PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The physical and environmental characteristics described in this description represent those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with their supervisor.
1.This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds of force and strenuous manual labor, including, but not limited to, digging, shoveling, sweeping, raking, hauling, crawling, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing.
2.Work performed may require walking or standing significantly on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
3.Work may be performed above or below ground, including confined spaces.
4.Work has standard vision requirements.
5.Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word.
6.Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
7.May be subject to hazardous chemicals/pesticides.
8.Duties are performed under all weather conditions and include exposure to inclement weather.


MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
1.High school diploma or equivalent.
2.Previous experience in public works, construction, or solid waste is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1.Level II: Must have a valid Class B CDL Driver's license minimum.


Salary : $45,867 - $68,801

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a PW Technician II-Solid Waste?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the PW Technician II-Solid Waste career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$50,084 - $69,688
Income Estimation: 
$54,660 - $73,879
Income Estimation: 
$53,222 - $71,580
Income Estimation: 
$64,865 - $85,557
Income Estimation: 
$77,894 - $99,880
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Holly Springs

  • Holly Springs Public Works, NC
  • POSITION SUMMARY The Town of Holly Springs is searching for a Public Works Streets Technician I/II to serve in the Public Works department. This position i... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Holly Springs Springs, NC
  • POSITION SUMMARY The Town of Holly Springs is searching for a Customer Service Representative to serve at the W.E. Hunt Center. This position is responsibl... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Holly Springs Springs, NC
  • The Town of Holly Springs is seeking its next Relief Water Facility Mechanic/Operator I/II/III, which will be primarily responsible for maintenance and rep... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other PW Technician II-Solid Waste jobs in the Public Works, NC area that may be a better fit.

  • Holly Springs Public Works, NC
  • POSITION SUMMARY The Town of Holly Springs is searching for a Solid Waste Supervisor to serve in the Public Works department. This position is responsible ... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Holly Springs Public Works, NC
  • POSITION SUMMARY The Town of Holly Springs is searching for a Public Works Streets Technician I/II to serve in the Public Works department. This position i... more
  • 14 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!