Refuse Truck Driver

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.

As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.

Description

The Solid Waste & Recycling Division is primarily responsible for the disposal of Municipal Solid Waste generated in the County as required by North Carolina State Law and in accordance with all applicable local regulations. Gaston County currently uses an integrated solid waste management plan consisting of sanitary landfilling, compost/mulch, recycling, and related waste reduction programs.

An hourly salary range of $22.45 - $26.11 is anticipated for this position.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Performs work operating a roll-off truck to collect garbage and recyclables from County's 6 Convenience/Recycling Centers. This includes loading/tarping open-top containers and compactors. Also, once containers are loaded, driver must clean up area where container was removed.
• Transports garbage and recyclables from Convenience/Recycling centers to vendors. Driver will also haul multiple loads of recyclables back to the baling facility at the landfill. Driver coordinates these deliveries with landfill staff. Driver works with Convenience center staff to move containers as needed to help with flow of traffic and operations.
• Loads and unloads containers for special projects located around the County as needed. Coordinates with supervisor and staff to ensure containers are located properly and serviced as needed.
• Operates equipment al landfill as needed. Includes compactor, dozer, loader, graders, dump trucks or off-road trucks.
• Performs visual inspections including greasing and cleaning of roll-off truck and performs routine maintenance of equipment. This includes tires, lights, coolant, oil, etc.
• Reports the presence of unsafe working conditions or hazardous materials at any Division facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation with a High School Diploma or GED equivalency with a minimum of two (2) years of equipment operator experience is required.

Must be willing to obtain a Class B CDL and SWANA Landfill Operations Specialist certification within 6 months of hire.

Additional Information

The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.