| Location | Greensboro, NC |
| Salary | $41,600–$46,998 Per Year |
Solid Waste Operator (Residential)
Salary
$41,600.00 - $63,917.00 Annually
Location
401 Patton Avenue Greensboro, NC
Job Type
Active Full-Time
Job Number
05544
Department
Solid Waste & Recycling
Division
Solid Waste Collections
Opening Date
09/15/2026
Closing Date
10/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Welcome to the City of Greensboro. As an employer of choice, the City of Greensboro is committed to providing our employees with meaningful careers, competitive benefits, wellness resources, and programs designed to support their professional and personal well-being.
Discover what it's like to build your career with the City and learn more about the many benefits of being a City employee. Click Here to explore life at the City of Greensboro.
Description
Start Your Career Keeping Greensboro Clean - Join Our Team as a Solid Waste Operator
If you enjoy hands-on work, being outdoors, and making a visible difference in your community, the City of Greensboro invites you to explore a career as a Solid Waste Operator. This entry-level role plays an essential part in keeping our neighborhoods clean, safe, and welcoming. Every day, our Solid Waste team helps maintain the quality of life residents expect while building valuable skills that support long-term career growth in public service.
Compensation and Benefits:
Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $41,600.00 - $46,998.00 Full Salary Range: $41,600.00 - $63,917.00. Annually
Benefits:
The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.
Learn more Here
Work Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm
About the Department:
The Solid Waste Division provides essential collection services that help keep Greensboro running smoothly. From residential waste and recycling to yard debris and bulk item collection, our team works together to protect the environment and serve the community with professionalism, efficiency, and pride.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
Be part of a team that directly supports the health and cleanliness of the community
Work outdoors and stay active throughout the day
Receive stable employment with consistent bi-weekly pay
Gain valuable commercial driving experience and training opportunities
Cross-train in multiple areas of Solid Waste operations
Build a career in public service with opportunities to grow
About the Role:
The Solid Waste Operator performs heavy manual collection of yard waste, bulk items, and other materials while assisting with the safe and efficient operation of a rear-loading solid waste collection truck. This position requires frequent walking, lifting, bending, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Key responsibilities include:
Collecting refuse, recycling, yard waste, and bulk materials safely and efficiently
Operating and driving a rear-loading collection vehicle once licensed
Following established collection routes and service schedules
Communicating effectively using two-way radios and written documentation
Completing daily survey sheets and vehicle inspection forms
Providing courteous customer service to residents
Assisting teammates and cross-training in other Special Services operations as needed
Call to Action
If you take pride in hard work, teamwork, and serving your community, we encourage you to apply and become part of the team that helps keep Greensboro clean and running strong. The City of Greensboro values a diverse workforce and encourages women and minorities to apply. Join us and build a career that makes a difference every day.
This position works a 40-hour schedule, though schedules may adjust during holidays, emergency response, or operational needs and may include early mornings, weekends, or holidays.
The work requires standing, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, kneeling, climbing, shoveling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees work outdoors in all weather conditions and must maintain good attendance and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Potential Career Path:
The Solid Waste Operator role offers an excellent starting point for a long-term career in municipal operations. With experience and training, employees can advance your career path
Call to Action
If you take pride in hard work, teamwork, and serving your community, we encourage you to apply and become part of the team that helps keep Greensboro clean and running strong. The City of Greensboro values a diverse workforce and encourages women and minorities to apply. Join us and build a career that makes a difference every day.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma/GED with 1+ years experience operating vehicles that require a commercial driver's license.
Or No High School diploma/GED with 5-7 years of experience operating vehicles that require a commercial drivers license
Valid Class A or B CDL
Preferred Qualifications:
01
What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.
02
Please select the "class" category drivers license you posses.
03
How many years experience do you possess operating vehicles or equipment that require a commercial drivers license? Experience must also be reflected on the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.
04
Clearly describe your experience operating vehicles or equipment that require a commercial drivers license"? (i.e., company name, job duties, etc.). If you selected "No experience," please type Not Applicable or N/A. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.
05
How many years experience do you possess in the Solid Waste industry (i.e., refuse, recycling, etc.)? You must state experience in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.
06
Clearly describe your experience in the Solid Waste Industry (i.e., company name, job duties, etc.). If you selected "No experience," please type Not Applicable or N/A. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.
07
I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
Required Question
Employer City of Greensboro
Address 300 West Washington Street
Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401
Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov