Waste Collections Driver
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Transportation
General Labor, Driver, Truck Driver
Date Posted: 12/19/2025
Department: Public Services
Salary Grade: 65
Compensation: $40,656
Hours: Full‑time: 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday‑Saturday
Deadline: Open until filled
Responsible for collecting and transporting solid waste and recyclable materials from collection sites to the transfer station or recycle center.
Responsibilities- Collect waste and recyclables from convenience centers, schools, and local government offices throughout McDowell County.
- Operate commercially licensed vehicles, including a 40‑cubic‑yard compactor truck, a roll‑off container truck, and occasionally a wheel loader with front‑end loader (Class B vehicles with tandem axles and air brakes).
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles (lubrication, cleaning, tire‑pressure checks, fluid level checks, etc.) and keep a daily log of the route.
- Inspect trucks and equipment prior to operation to ensure readiness.
- Work under the supervision of the Public Services Manager.
- Work under challenging environmental conditions (dust, pollen, odors, extreme weather, noise, vibrations, gaseous or infectious waste).
- Valid NC Commercial Driver License (Class B) required.
- Experience operating heavy equipment (truck, compactor, loader).
- Pre‑employment drug screening and background check required.
- Ability to safely and proficiently operate the specified vehicles.
- Strong work ethic and ability to perform under varied environmental conditions.
- Medical, dental, and life insurance after 30 days.
- Sick, vacation, and holiday pay.
- Membership in the Local Government Retirement System.
- Supplemental retirement 401(k)/457.
McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions.
McDowell County participates in E‑Verify.
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