Solid Waste Collector Driver A*
Salary
$44,071.00 - $51,106.00 Annually
Location
Solid Waste Management, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
104-2026-883
Department
Solid Waste Management
Opening Date
06/30/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
General Description
The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department openings for a Solid Waste Collector Driver. The work involves the responsibility for collecting and transporting solid waste and/or recyclable materials from Solid Waste staging areas to processing facilities using semi-trucks and tractor-trailers.
Work is performed under the general supervision of a Unit Supervisor with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties. Does related work as required.
This classification requires a CDL Class A driver's license.
Work location: 1607 Eubanks Road Chapel Hill NC
Examples of Essential Functions
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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1125638
NOTE: the hiring range is on this job posting NOT on the job specification.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency AND one (1) year of related experience in the operation of large over the road trucks with trailers; hauling waste material, recycling commodities and other related material.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a Class A commercial drivers license (CDL) issued by the State of North Carolina.
All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of the FMCSA Clearinghouse and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required.
A Fitness for Duty Assessment is required.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Supplemental Information
Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:
Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.
Health Insurance (Medical)
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
Dental Insurance
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
Vision Insurance
Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
Life Insurance
Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees' salary up to $50,000.
Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
Short Term Disability
Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
12 Paid Holidays
Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
96.2 hours/year
Tuition reimbursement assistance
Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.
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Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
02
I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?
03
Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?
04
Please indicate the type of valid drivers licenses you have:
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How many years of related experience in the operation of large over the road trucks with trailers; hauling waste material, recycling commodities and other related material.
06
Please indicate if you have experience with the following types of equipment. Please choose all that apply.
07
If other, please list.
08
This position performs heavy work, exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 50 feet. Can you meet the physical requirements of the job?
09
This position is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, atmospheric conditions (wind, rain, ice/snow and humidity) for extended periods of time during the day or night. Are you able to work under all weather conditions?
Required Question
Employer Orange County Government
Address 131 W. Margaret Lane, 3rd Floor
Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278
Phone 919-245-2550
Website http://www.orangecountync.gov