Town of Chapel Hill NC
SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Town of Chapel Hill NC, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Salary :
$38,847.00 - $51,466.00 Annually Location :
Chapel Hill, NC Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
24/25-01937 Department:
Public Works Division:
Solid Waste Opening Date:
04/29/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Summary The purpose of this position is to operate a refuse truck to collect trash, yard waste, bulky items, deceased animals, and other special wastes along residential collection routes.
This position is a back-up driver in the Solid Waste Services Division. This position will primarily be working as a collector on a rear loading refuse truck, lifting brush, bagged yard waste, bags of trash, and bulky items. This position is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift 50 pounds.
You will be required to stoop, stand, lift, and work in hot and cold weather. The individual in this position will be expected to learn a collection route and be able to drive the route when the primary driver is absent. Over time, an employee in this position will progress to a primary driving role as the employee's skills improve and positions become available.
This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Essential Functions Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Operates a refuse truck and assists crew members with manually collects trash, bulky items, appliances, dead animals, and yard waste. Collects trash from residents that are unable to place waste to the curb. Collects trash from cans and bins; decides if waste materials should be collected to ensure compliance. Transports wastes to the landfill or transfer station for disposal; and unloads wastes at the landfill or transfer station. Ensures proper operation and maintenance of refuse trucks; conducts pre and post trip inspections. Performs equipment safety checks; completes inspection paperwork. Ensures trucks and truck parking areas are cleaned properly, and monitors gauges. Assists with special projects and storms; maintains clean grounds; collects debris after natural disasters. Provides customer service; makes collection decisions that determine level and quality of customer service. Speak with customers to verify proper collection. Explain items that do not comply with ordinances; and notifies office staff and supervisors when collection issues arise. Supervision Exercised
None Physical Demands
The work is typically performed while driving a vehicle, with intermittent, lifting, walking, standing or stooping. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Must be able to lift minimum 50 pounds. The employee occasionally lifts heavy and very heavy objects. Work Environment
The work is typically performed in a truck and outdoors, where the employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, foul odors, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices
such as masks, gloves, safety shoes, and reflective safety clothing.
Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Knowledge of:
Geographic layout of the town, including street names Collection routes Department and safety rules and regulations Defensive driving techniques Refuse collection procedures, and operation of the truck and related equipment Principles and practices of effective customer service Town policies and procedures Relevant state and municipal laws Ability to:
Read and follow written and oral instructions Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment Understand and follow all safety rules and procedures Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and customers Promote a culture of workplace safety Model behaviors that are consistent with our value of RESPECT Education
A high school diploma or its equivalent. Experience
One year experience driving a vehicle that requires a Class B driver's license and performing repetitive manual labor. Licenses/Certificates
The possession of a valid class B driver's license issued by the state of North Carolina.
Supplemental Information This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.
Health Insurance Health insurance is effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the base plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members.
Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is optional and is paid for by the employee. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available.
Paid Time Off
Vacation/Annual Leave:
Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service. Sick Leave:
Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year. Paid Parental Leave:
Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank. Paid Holidays:
There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time. Personal Leave:
All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non-cumulative Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans
NC 401(k)-The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Prudential. 457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by ICMA. Disability Insurance
Town Provided:
The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income for non-job related injuries. Voluntary Short Term Disability:
Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400. Life Insurance
The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.
Direct Deposit
All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits
Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at the Local Government Federal Credit Union. Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/employee-housing
$38,847.00 - $51,466.00 Annually Location :
Chapel Hill, NC Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
24/25-01937 Department:
Public Works Division:
Solid Waste Opening Date:
04/29/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Summary The purpose of this position is to operate a refuse truck to collect trash, yard waste, bulky items, deceased animals, and other special wastes along residential collection routes.
This position is a back-up driver in the Solid Waste Services Division. This position will primarily be working as a collector on a rear loading refuse truck, lifting brush, bagged yard waste, bags of trash, and bulky items. This position is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift 50 pounds.
You will be required to stoop, stand, lift, and work in hot and cold weather. The individual in this position will be expected to learn a collection route and be able to drive the route when the primary driver is absent. Over time, an employee in this position will progress to a primary driving role as the employee's skills improve and positions become available.
This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Essential Functions Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Operates a refuse truck and assists crew members with manually collects trash, bulky items, appliances, dead animals, and yard waste. Collects trash from residents that are unable to place waste to the curb. Collects trash from cans and bins; decides if waste materials should be collected to ensure compliance. Transports wastes to the landfill or transfer station for disposal; and unloads wastes at the landfill or transfer station. Ensures proper operation and maintenance of refuse trucks; conducts pre and post trip inspections. Performs equipment safety checks; completes inspection paperwork. Ensures trucks and truck parking areas are cleaned properly, and monitors gauges. Assists with special projects and storms; maintains clean grounds; collects debris after natural disasters. Provides customer service; makes collection decisions that determine level and quality of customer service. Speak with customers to verify proper collection. Explain items that do not comply with ordinances; and notifies office staff and supervisors when collection issues arise. Supervision Exercised
None Physical Demands
The work is typically performed while driving a vehicle, with intermittent, lifting, walking, standing or stooping. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Must be able to lift minimum 50 pounds. The employee occasionally lifts heavy and very heavy objects. Work Environment
The work is typically performed in a truck and outdoors, where the employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, foul odors, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices
such as masks, gloves, safety shoes, and reflective safety clothing.
Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Knowledge of:
Geographic layout of the town, including street names Collection routes Department and safety rules and regulations Defensive driving techniques Refuse collection procedures, and operation of the truck and related equipment Principles and practices of effective customer service Town policies and procedures Relevant state and municipal laws Ability to:
Read and follow written and oral instructions Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment Understand and follow all safety rules and procedures Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and customers Promote a culture of workplace safety Model behaviors that are consistent with our value of RESPECT Education
A high school diploma or its equivalent. Experience
One year experience driving a vehicle that requires a Class B driver's license and performing repetitive manual labor. Licenses/Certificates
The possession of a valid class B driver's license issued by the state of North Carolina.
Supplemental Information This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.
Health Insurance Health insurance is effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the base plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members.
Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is optional and is paid for by the employee. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available.
Paid Time Off
Vacation/Annual Leave:
Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service. Sick Leave:
Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year. Paid Parental Leave:
Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank. Paid Holidays:
There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time. Personal Leave:
All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non-cumulative Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans
NC 401(k)-The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Prudential. 457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by ICMA. Disability Insurance
Town Provided:
The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income for non-job related injuries. Voluntary Short Term Disability:
Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400. Life Insurance
The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.
Direct Deposit
All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits
Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at the Local Government Federal Credit Union. Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/employee-housing