Solid Waste Collections Operator

Position Vacancy Solid Waste Collections Operator

Montgomery County General Services Division currently has an opening for a Solid Waste Collections Operator.

Routine responsibilities include, but are not limited to: safe operation of a rear loader refuse truck for the collection, loading, compressing, and dumping of refuse, cleaning and inspecting trucks, related equipment, and solid waste containers to determine maintenance or repair needs, prompt completion of required paperwork, use of department software, and maintaining positive relations with customers.

Maintaining route schedules, daily attendance, and punctuality are essential to the position; customary working hours are M – F, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with occasional morning/evening/weekend overtime and on‑call rotation as needed.

Experience is required in operating and driving heavy‑duty trucks and motorized equipment, and in maintaining them. At minimum, a valid Class B Commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement and a good driving record are required. As a CDL license holder, applicants must understand they are subject to drug & alcohol testing as mandated by DOT guidelines, and a complete criminal history and driving record check/FMCSA registry is required.

Starting salary $38,118‑$60,990; dependent on prior experience, certifications, and demonstrated skill level. Excellent benefits package (medical, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, VRS retirement, 401 & 457 retirement options, onsite clinic, and much more).

Interested candidates should apply online at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Contact Human Resources at (540) 394‑2007 if a reasonable accommodation for application is needed. Review of applications will begin immediately, and application submissions must be received by Friday, March 13, 2026, to be considered.

Montgomery County, VA is committed to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) organization, we are dedicated to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/sexual orientation/gender/identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.