SOLID WASTE OPERATOR

SOLID WASTE OPERATOR

Salary

$33,710.00 - $42,137.50 Annually

Location

Columbia, SC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600292

Department

PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION

Division

SOLID WASTE

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

12/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

104

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

This position performs work in the operation of solid waste trucks and in the maintenance and/or construction of City facilities, grounds and infrastructure; maintains assigned equipment, and performs other work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

The work is considered light in nature and involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates trucks and/or specialty trucks and equipment to load / unload materials, move / haul materials, maintain City properties, and perform other general or specialized functions of various City departments
• Operates dump trucks, bucket trucks, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, air brake trucks, garbage trucks, water service trucks, and other trucks; may operate chippers, stump grinders, backhoes, bobcats, forklifts, etc.
• Loads / unloads materials onto vehicles
• Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety
• Assists co-workers with various duties as required;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:

• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year of relevant prior experience
• Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License

The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at:

https://hr.columbiasc.gov/benefits/

01

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of relevant experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Over 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• Over 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• Over 3 years but less than 5 years of experience
• Over 5 years of experience

03

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Columbia

Phone 803-545-3010

Website https://www.columbiasc.gov