Solid Waste Collector

Solid Waste Collector

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for Solid Waste Collectors (essential driving and non essential driving) to provide waste pick-up and disposal for the residents of Fayetteville in an efficient and timely manner; to deposit collected refuse and debris at the county landfill; and to ensure that collection vehicles are properly equipped and serviced for routes.

Collect solid waste and yard waste materials from residential units and other areas as assigned.

Inspect the contents of the load; ensure the purity of the load when collecting yard waste; collect refuse and scattered debris at collection sites and along city streets; transport load to the landfill.

Participate in the inspection of collection vehicles to ensure proper mechanical functioning; assist with preparation for daily use; perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance; ensure that collection vehicle is kept clean.

Consult with immediate supervisor for any route changes.

Manually collect waste and debris from residential and commercial sites; lift and carry moderate to heavy waste materials for short durations of time; clean storm drains and curbs as needed.

Report any damaged collection vehicles and equipment, job related accidents, and roadway issues which affect the safe operation of collection vehicles to the supervisor.

Answer questions and provide information to citizens regarding collection requirements; notify citizens of obstructed collection stops.

Maintain and prepare daily logs, surveys, truck inspections and other necessary documentation of completed activities.

Respond as needed in emergency or disaster recovery stages following weather events or other emergency related clean-up and recovery.

Ensure that safety apparel is worn at all times and safety rules and practices are practiced (or followed) in the performance of all duties.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

No specific experience requirements. Training:
No specific education or training requirements. Licensing &

Certifications:

Required for Essential Driving position only:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability. Working hours are 7:00 am - 5:30 pm and workdays will vary per week, may require to work some holidays. From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, physical abilities test, background check and driving history check.

Health and Dental Insurance:
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium.

Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service. Employer Paid Leave Vacation Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work. Sick Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System. Holidays:
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays. Bereavement:
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will…