MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE CREW LEADER

MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE CREW LEADER

Salary

$52,520.00 - $76,148.80 Annually

Location

Cary, NC

Job Type

Regular, Full-Time

Job Number

27-02677

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

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Description

Cary is seeking a passionate and driven professional to share in our commitment to service through innovation, evolution and excellence. The Municipal Solid Waste Crew Leader is responsible for the operation of a packer truck and the leading of a crew engaged in the collection of recycling, solid waste and/or yard waste. This position is a key member of the Public Works Leaf Collection & Adverse Weather Response teams. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Solid Waste Operations Coordinator.

The ideal candidate is a dependable professional able to utilize strong leadership skills to guide a crew through daily routes and responsibilities. The candidate must be flexible, able to work with multiple crews and collection routes to provide efficient and thorough service to our residents. As a crew leader, the commitment to lead by example, consistently exercise excellence, and evolve with the organization are paramount. If you are an experienced sanitation professional who enjoys working with a team to serve your community then the Municipal Solid Waste Crew Leader could be an excellent opportunity for you!

Typical Tasks

Drives trucks over prescribed routes to collect yard waste, refuse, or recyclables and transport items to prescribed disposal areas;

Operates the packer to pack and dump refuse;

Oversees the work of assigned crew while on collection route;

Works with crew throughout the route to balance collection speed and load; observes workers in the operation of packing equipment;

Instructs new employees in proper collection methods to assure efficiency, neatness, and safety;

Perform pre and post trip inspection of truck;

Provides input for performance reviews of subordinates;

Answers questions from citizens regarding department procedures;

Participates in the cleaning, care and maintenance of equipment;

Performs other job-related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and rear load and equipment; thorough knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; general knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of municipal solid waste equipment; skill and care in the operation of the equipment; ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a steady pace and under various weather conditions; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to read and understand a map; mechanical aptitude; ability to lead crews; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to use an iPad.

Physical Requirements

Work in this class is medium to heavy work and may require exposure to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and unpleasant surroundings. An employee must have the physical agility to move about freely including stooping to pick up trash and climbing in and out of the truck. Heavy lifting may be required. Visual acuity is necessary in order to operate the equipment. An employee must also be able to hear to monitor the operation of the vehicle and talk in order to be able to communicate with employees on the crew.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in operation of motorized equipment.

Requires possession of a valid class "B" commercial drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Requirements

Experience driving a rear loading packer truck in the collection of refuse, yard waste, and/or recyclable materials.

Special Requirements

Requires National Incident Management System (NIMS) training (provided)

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) 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.

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently possess a driver license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently possess a Class B Commercial Driver License with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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How many years experience do you possess driving a rear loading packer truck in the collection of refuse, yard waste, and/or recyclable materials? *Please Note: Any experience should be included in the employment history section of this application.

• I do not have experience.
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-4 years
• More than 4 years

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