Route Collection Operator I

Route Collection Operator I

Salary

$39,915.20 Annually

Location

Spartanburg, SC

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

052126

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Closing Date

6/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The position works within Environmental Services within the Public Works Department and operates a variety of equipment.

Examples of Duties

• Operates various vehicles and equipment used in the collection and transportation of garbage, recycling, green waste, and storm debris.
• Collects tires, TVs and other e-waste items as needed.
• Services roll carts from residents with special needs due to medical/handicap conditions by providing "Door to Truck-Back to Door" service.
• Drives and operates a Clamshell Boom Truck in the collecting and/or transporting of bulk waste, brush, tree limbs, and any other solid refuse collected from streets and/or Right-of-ways or City owned property.
• Drives and operates a skid-steer and/or rubber tire loader for the purpose of collecting waste or debris form City streets and Right-of-ways.
• Drives and operates a Dump Truck (30 cu/yds.), Rear Steer Grapple Loader, and Leaf Collection Vacuum in the collection and/or transporting of green waste (Yard trimmings, brush, tree limbs, grass clippings, and leaves).
• Moves, loads, and transports waste, debris, or material on City property to landfill.
• Manages the machines or equipment in a safe and secure way.
• Performs periodic safety, maintenance or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance duties such as checking and adding fluids and greasing as needed.
• Maintains vehicle/equipment cleanliness by routine and/or scheduled washing or deep cleaning assignments.
• Receives and handles complaints providing assistance, information, and solutions as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency.
• Valid South Carolina CDL Class B required.

Supplemental Information

Salary depends upon experience. Starting salary is $39,915.20 annually.

The City of Spartanburg provides a very competitive benefits package to include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life benefits are through the SC State Health Plan and access to free onsite health clinic. Retirement through the SC State Retirement System (Employee contributes 9% and the City contributes 18.56% / PORS: police/fire employees contribute 9.75% and City contributes 21.24%)

City also offers 12 Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (3 ½ weeks per year) and Longevity Leave based on years of service.

Employer City of Spartanburg

Address P.O. Drawer 1749

Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29304

Phone 864-596-2063

Website http://www.cityofspartanburg.org