| Location | Wilmington, NC |
| Salary | $10–$24 Per Hour |
Solid Waste Technician
Location
Solid Waste Division, 235 Operations Center Dr., NC
Job Type
Full Time-Regular
Job Number
FY26-00196
Department
Solid Waste Services
Opening Date
08/07/2026
Closing Date
8/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings
Background Investigation
Drug Screen
Post Offer Employment Testing
Approved Hiring Salary/Range
$21.91
Full Salary Range
$21.91 - $33.96
Working Hours
Four 10 hour days per week. 6 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Description
One City. One team. One mission.
Build a meaningful career serving your community while enjoying a stable schedule and strong team support.
The City is looking for a dependable, safety-focused individual to join a collaborative Solid Waste team as a Solid Waste Technician, where every member plays a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly. You'll work in a crew-oriented environment that values communication, accountability, and shared success-ensuring routes are completed efficiently and safely each day.
Work-life balance is a core part of the culture. With a consistent 4-day workweek (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) starting early at 5:30 AM, you'll finish your day well before dinnertime-giving you more time at home while maintaining full-time stability.
You'll work on collection routes, handling trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulky items while riding on the back of trucks. Duties include cart delivery and repair, assisting drivers, maintaining clean vehicles, and safely disposing of materials at designated sites. No two days are the same, and teamwork is key
The City offers great training opportunities for career development and advancement through onsite and offsite training with many of our Recycling & Trash Services Workers earning their Commercial Drivers License (CDL) while working, and promote up to an Operator/Driver!
The department is looking to hire for this position quickly
Solid Waste Technicians are required to work most City holidays and support cleanup efforts for City sponsored events and festivals. This position is also considered essential and may be required to work before, during and after inclement weather events.
Typical Tasks
Ride on the back of collection trucks to complete daily trash and recycling routes
This involves pulling carts from the curb, placing carts on tipper, activating tipper to dump cart, activating packing system, removing carts from tipper, returning cart to curb and picking up loose vegetation
Collect trash, recycling, and vegetative debris by emptying carts, bags, and cans as well as manual lifting
Load and dispose of bulky items such as furniture, metal, electronics, or construction debris that won't fit in standard carts
Deliver, repair, and replace trash and recycling carts for residents and businesses
Assist with debris disposal using the truck's automated ejection system at designated sites
Support Solid Waste Operators and fellow crew members as needed
Assists the driver with cleaning of truck by removing trash from inside cab, using a pressure washer and brush to clean the truck and performing other duties as assigned
Abide by all safety standards and protocols
Qualifications
Education: Ability to read and write at a minimum of the 8th grade level of education.
Other Requirements:
Experience and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to obtain FEMA independent study course certificate within 60 days of hire
Ability to comply with written and oral instructions.
Computer skills necessary for training and record keeping.
This position is considered essential in times of emergency or natural disaster and is required to work most City-sponsored events and festivals and City observed holidays.
This position is required to undergo a post-offer drug screen, background check and pre-employment physical.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands:
Working Conditions:
This position works primarily in a vehicle and outdoors.
Our Core Values:
INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY
Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.
What we offer:
The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:
Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.
Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.
Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.
Retirement:
Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*):
Miscellaneous:
Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.
This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits for more information.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
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Do you have experience working in manual labor positions?
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Do you have experience working primarily outdoors in all weather conditions?
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Please identify the company/organization(s) where you gained the experience described in question #3 and #4. Note: Entering "N/A" or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.
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Please acknowledge that this position is considered essential and may be required to perform work before, during and after emergency situations and in all weather conditions.
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The hiring salary for the position is posted on the job posting. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity. Please acknowledge that you understand this process.
Required Question
Employer City of Wilmington
Address PO Box 1810
929 N. Front Street, 11th Floor
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401
Phone 910-341-7840
Website http://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/jobs