Sanitation Technician

SANITATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (4710001 & 4710002)

Salary Range: $41,080.00–$54,867.00
Department: Public Works
Division: Sanitation
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time

General Statement of Duties

The Town of Spring Lake is seeking a dependable and hardworking Sanitation Maintenance Technician to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the collection and disposal of solid waste, recycling, yard debris, and bulk materials. This position operates sanitation vehicles and equipment, maintains assigned collection routes, and helps ensure safe, efficient, and reliable sanitation services for Town residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate sanitation vehicles, including rear-load and knuckle boom trucks, to collect and transport solid waste, recycling, yard debris, and bulk items.
• Collect and load refuse, brush, white goods, and other materials along assigned routes.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and routine preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure collection areas are clean, and containers are properly returned after service.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and service-related concerns.
• Respond professionally to citizen questions and concerns regarding sanitation services.
• Follow established safety procedures, traffic regulations, and proper waste-handling practices.
• Assist with storm debris removal, emergency cleanup, and other Public Works operations as needed.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, tools, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment or commercial vehicles, preferably in sanitation or solid waste collection.

License: Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of sanitation collection procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Ability to safely operate sanitation trucks, heavy equipment, and related tools.
• Ability to perform routine vehicle inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Ability to follow established routes and oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.
• Strong teamwork, dependability, and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, and operating sanitation equipment. Employees must be able to lift and move materials weighing up to 100 pounds, with assistance or mechanical equipment when appropriate.

Work is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve exposure to traffic, noise, dust, odors, and other conditions associated with sanitation operations. Employees may be required to work additional hours during emergencies or special collection operations.

The Town of Spring Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.