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Solid Waste Technician

Town of Abingdon, Virginia
Abingdon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
General Definition And Conditions Of Work

  • Physically demanding work involving the collection of solid waste and recycling materials from residential and commercial establishments.
  • Perform skilled and unskilled heavy manual work, while independently applying Town code and safety considerations in the completion of assigned duties.

Education, Experience And Licenses

  • Completion of a standard high school course, or equivalent GED program.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in an entry level, manual labor position.
  • Any combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Virginia Pesticide Applicator License, Virginia Work Area Protection Certification, OSHA 10 Certification, Virginia Flagging Certification, or the ability to obtain certifications within a year.
  • Valid driver's license.

This position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Abingdon offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, paid annual leave, paid holidays, and Virginia State Retirement to Full-Time employees.

The Town of Abingdon is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary: $34044.00 per year

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