Laborer; Solid Waste Roster

Join Our Solid Waste & Recycling Department as a Laborer and Help Keep Greensboro Clean!

The City of Greensboro is seeking dedicated and reliable individuals to join our Solid Waste & Recycling Department as Laborers. This role is perfect for those who are committed to maintaining a clean and vibrant city and eager to develop skills in waste management operations.

Hourly Rate: $17.21

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7:00 am-5:00 pm

Thank you for considering a roster position with the City of Greensboro! These positions are an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to our community. Please review the details below to ensure you understand the nature of roster employment:

• Hourly Employment:
  Roster positions are paid hourly and do not include benefits such as medical, dental, or vision insurance, life insurance, paid leave, or paid holidays.
• Limited
  
  Hours:
  
  Roster employees may work up to, but no more than, 1,000 hours in a 12‑month period.
• Pension System:
  Roster positions are not eligible for membership in the city’s pension system.

While roster positions do not include benefits, they are often a pathway to full‑time, benefited employment with the City. Many of our current full‑time employees started in roster positions, and we encourage you to explore this opportunity as a potential first step in your career with us.

We value the contributions of all our team members and look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to serving the community.

At the City of Greensboro, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a member of our team, you will contribute to essential community services while working in a supportive and professional environment. We offer opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package that promotes work‑life balance and professional development.

As a Laborer on the Solid Waste & Recycling Team, you will perform the duties of a solid waste helper under the direct supervision of an experienced Solid Waste & Recycling Operator. The selected candidate will also be trained on how to safely unload the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility.

The employee in this position is expected to perform the following tasks: servicing trash/recycle containers, service bulk items and yard waste, immediately report all unsafe situations or service‑related issues to their route supervisor, attend and participate in training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by the route supervisor, communicate customer requests to the route supervisor, and leave the customer’s location clean and free of debris, and perform duties as scheduled by the route supervisor and assist other drivers to meet customer needs as needed.

If the applicant has a valid NC driver’s license, they will perform the duties of a solid waste helper while obtaining their Commercial Driving Permit and completing the training to be a Solid Waste & Recycling Driver/Operator. During the training period, the roster employee will learn how to safely operate heavy‑duty trucks utilized for the collection of residential household and yard waste or recyclable material.

Employee will also be trained on how to safely transport the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility. The roster employee will also be coached and evaluated on how to safely maneuver a vehicle in residential environments, high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.

To be successful as a residential driver, the selected employee is expected to perform the following tasks: operate the truck in accordance with the City of Greensboro Safety requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws, conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of their truck and document checks using standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report). Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you are dedicated, hardworking, and eager to make a positive impact on our community, we encourage you to apply for this role. As part of our team, you will help maintain the cleanliness of Greensboro while developing valuable skills for future career opportunities. The job is NON‑EXEMPT under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

• High School Diploma/GED
  • or an equivalence of no high school diploma, but .4 years of related experience or training

• Valid Class C NC Driver's License