Solid Waste Inspector
Salary
$41,600.00 - $68,389.00 Annually
Location
401 Patton Avenue Greensboro, NC
Job Type
Active Full-Time
Job Number
05585
Department
Solid Waste & Recycling
Division
Solid Waste Collections
Opening Date
10/17/2026
Closing Date
10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
Help keep Greensboro clean, safe, and sustainable as a Solid Waste Inspector with the City of Greensboro's Solid Waste and Recycling Department. In this role, you'll support community cleanliness and recycling efforts by promoting compliance with City ordinances, educating residents about proper waste preparation, and helping ensure solid waste and recycling services operate effectively.
Compensation and Benefits:
Hiring Salary Range: $41,600.00 - $50,286.00 Full Salary Range: $41,600.00 - $68,389.00
You can learn more about the benefits that the City of Greensboro offers by visiting
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/people-culture/benefits.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Help keep Greensboro clean, safe, and sustainable as a Solid Waste Inspector with the City of Greensboro's Solid Waste and Recycling Department. In this role, you'll support community cleanliness and recycling efforts by promoting compliance with City ordinances, educating residents about proper waste preparation, and helping ensure solid waste and recycling services operate effectively.
About the Department
The City of Greensboro's Solid Waste and Recycling Department provides essential services that help maintain clean neighborhoods, support environmental stewardship, and enhance the quality of life for residents. Through inspection, education, and community engagement, this team helps residents understand their responsibilities and supports the proper use of City solid waste and recycling services.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Make a visible impact: Help maintain cleaner neighborhoods and a healthier environment.
Serve the community: Work directly with residents to promote proper solid waste and recycling practices.
Combine education and enforcement: Encourage compliance through clear communication, outreach, and consistent follow-through.
Collaborate across teams: Partner with collection crews and compliance staff to resolve service concerns.
Enjoy a role with variety: Balance field inspections, resident interactions, documentation, and community presentations.
About the Role
As a Solid Waste Inspector, you'll enforce Chapter 25 of the City of Greensboro Code of Ordinances by inspecting solid waste and recycling preparation for compliance. You'll help residents understand service requirements, address violations, and support consistent application of City regulations.
Key responsibilities include:
Inspecting solid waste and recycling preparation to identify ordinance violations and compliance concerns.
Documenting violations and issuing notices, educational materials, and other appropriate communications.
Attempting direct contact with residents to explain requirements and encourage compliance.
Assessing applicable additional service fees in accordance with established procedures.
Coordinating with collection teams and compliance staff to address violations and service-related issues.
Maintaining accurate inspection records, reports, and activity tracking using computer systems and mobile applications.
Delivering presentations on solid waste and recycling services during evening and weekend hours as needed.
Bring Your Communication and Problem-Solving Skills to Solid Waste and Recycling
This role is ideal for someone who can balance enforcement with education, communicate effectively with residents, and remain calm and professional when addressing concerns. Success requires sound judgment, accurate documentation, and the ability to work independently in the field.
The position involves frequent driving and walking in varying weather conditions, intermittent lifting of up to 50 pounds, and reporting to work during inclement weather as an essential employee. Flexibility to support evening and weekend community presentations is also required.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Help Greensboro maintain cleaner neighborhoods and strengthen community understanding of solid waste and recycling requirements. Bring your professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to public service to the City of Greensboro!
. This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Drivers License
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
OR equivalency of 7 years of "related" field inspection experience.
1+ years of experience in conducting field inspections
An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):
Requirements
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
01
Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
02
What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.
03
Do you have an Associates Degree or higher in any of the following Science or related fields? Degree must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application
04
How many years of experience do you possess in conducting field inspections Experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application)
05
"Clearly" describe your experience in conducting field inspections If "No experience," please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in the designated area. Incomplete answers will not be processed; experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.
Required Question
Employer City of Greensboro
Address 300 West Washington Street
Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401
Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov
| Location | Greensboro, NC |
| Salary | $41,600–$50,286 Per Year |
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