Solid Waste & Recycling Crew Member

City of Greensboro • 401 Patton Avenue Greensboro, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greensboro is hiring a Crew Member for its Solid Waste and Recycling team. The role performs cleaning and maintenance activities that support the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of City infrastructure and public spaces. Work includes outdoor duties in all weather conditions and requires dependable attendance, the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and safe work practices around traffic, equipment, and changing conditions.

The position follows a 40-hour schedule, typically Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. During the Loose Leaf Collection Program, generally November through January, the schedule typically changes to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Schedules may vary during holiday weeks and emergencies. Snow and ice removal assignments may involve 12-hour shifts. Flexible scheduling may include nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts, sometimes with little or no advance notice.

Employees must obtain a Commercial Driver’s Permit within 30 days of employment and obtain and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days. They must also maintain a reliable means of contact. The position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and employees are paid semi-monthly. The estimated hiring salary range is $41,600 to $43,922 annually.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; alternatively, no high school diploma/GED with 3 years of education and 3.5 years of experience performing professional maintenance duties or directly related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience performing professional maintenance duties or directly related experience relevant to the job requirements.
• North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain it within 120 days of employment; obtain and maintain a Tanker Endorsement within 120 days.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver’s Permit within 30 days of employment.
• Maintain a reliable means of contact, such as a home or cellular telephone.
• Maintain dependable attendance and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reliability, teamwork, safety awareness, and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Tanker Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Remove dead animals, collect litter, clean traffic islands, and maintain the Central Business District and other public areas.
• Participate in loose-leaf collection and snow and ice removal programs.
• Set up and maintain work zones to support safe operations around traffic and equipment.
• Support special events, including Fun Fourth, Get Down Downtown, and other community activities.
• Use shovels, rakes, brooms, backpack blowers, weed eaters, and other small tools to complete assigned tasks.
• Perform outdoor physical work, including standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, shoveling, and lifting.
• Respond to operational needs that may require flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts during emergencies or severe weather.

Benefits

• The City describes its benefits package as supporting employee well-being and mentions wellness resources and programs designed to support professional and personal well-being; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED