Maintenance Worker II- Solid Waste

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The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We pledge to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history or genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, disability (physical or mental), age, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

A background investigation will be conducted on the successful candidate which will be job-related and consistent with business necessity for the position, and may include an inquiry into an employee or applicant’s criminal and driving history; education; previous employment/job experience; knowledge, skills and abilities; credentials or licensure; character; physical fitness; and other qualifications as required for the position in the service of the City.

Unless required by local, state, and/or federal law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude a candidate from employment consideration.

General knowledge of traffic services and the ability to set up traffic control to ensure safety of work zone, special event, and emergency situations, street drainage, landscape areas and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures, and knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions, to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Position requires a NC Class B or Class A CDL. Candidates who do not possess a Class B or Class A CDL are encouraged to apply and will be given the opportunity to obtain the CDL within a specific time limit set by the City of Sanford according to FMCSA requirements. Non CDL holders will be hired as a Maintenance Worker I and compensated at a salary that is commensurate with the license.

The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Category All Other Positions Status Open Salary $40,351.91 per year; earned and paid on a bi-weekly basis
* Eligible for up to 5% increase after successful completion of probation period Posted August 27, 2026 12:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled