MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR

MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR

Salary

$52,520.00 - $65,811.20 Annually

Location

Cary, NC

Job Type

Regular, Full-Time

Job Number

27-02676

Department

Public Works

Division

Solid Waste Management

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
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Description

Carys Public Works department is seeking individuals who are dependable and enthusiastic about serving the community as a Municipal Solid Waste Collector. This role is vitally important in providing efficient customer-centered service collecting and disposing of trash, yard waste and recyclable items. The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to individual and team excellence. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Solid Waste Team Leader and Solid Waste Operations Coordinator.

Positions in the Solid Waste Division are considered to be "critical positions" meaning employees are required to report to work during adverse weather or other emergency situations in order to maintain equipment and/or assist in any capacity necessary to continue operations.

Typical Tasks

Walks alongside or ride on the back of a truck in a residential collection route picking up solid waste, recycling, or yard waste from curb or rear of property;

Dumps waste into pull-cart or directly into a rear packer truck;

Returns container to the curb, as necessary;

Operates packing equipment;

Rides back of truck between pick-up locations;

Directs traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas;

Rides the truck to the landfill, recycling, or yard waste disposal sites and assists in dumping load as necessary;

Answers questions from citizens regarding collection procedures;

Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of traffic laws and the safe operation of motorized equipment; general knowledge of Carys solid waste collection policies; ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a steady pace and under various weather conditions; ability to work safely; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work in this class is heavy work and requires exposure to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold and rain. An employee must have the physical agility to move about freely including walking and/or standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, climbing stairs and ladders. An employee must have the physical agility to get in and out of the cab of the truck and to ride at the rear of the truck utilizing handles. Moderate to heavy lifting is required in performing the work. Visual acuity is necessary to perform paperwork, handle collection cans, and make repairs. An employee must also be able to hear, talk, and smell.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Preferred Requirements

Experience working in waste collection and disposal.

Possession of a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Regular Full-Time Employees

Learn more about our benefits.

Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families.

Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits.

All regular full-time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employees hire date.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of waste collection experience do you have? *Please note that any experience should be included in the work history portion of this application.

• I do not have any experience.
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-5 years
• More than 5 years

03

Do you possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Town of Cary

Address 316 N. Academy Street, Human Resources

Cary, North Carolina, 27513

Phone 919-469-4070

Website http://www.carync.gov