Location: Durham,NC, USA
Solid Waste Attendant (Waste Disposal Division)Print ( Waste Attendant (Waste Disposal Division)Salary$40,727.00 - $63,191.00 AnnuallyLocationDurham, NCJob TypeFull time with benefitsJob Number24-05087DepartmentSolid WasteOpening Date10/11/2024Closing Date10/16/2024 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionBenefitsQuestionsPosition DescriptionWork, Serve, Thrive. With the City of DurhamAdvance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.The Solid Waste Management Department ( collaborates with community partners to provide exceptional customer service and outstanding management of waste collection, recycling and disposal services that are safe, efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound. Our work enhances the appearance of the City while ensuring its sustainability. If you're looking for meaningful work and the chance to serve, bring your skills and talent to Durham!Hiring Range: $40,727.00 - $42,765.00Hours: 40 hours per weekMonday – Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7:30am to 12:30 pm (o ne day off during the week will be assigned)Devoted to collecting, transporting and disposing municipal solid and yard waste through the performance of semi-skilled and skilled labor and technical work. Perform standardized work following prescribed procedures and instructions, requiring minimal prior training or experience. There is an established and specified routine to be followed and limited decision-making, restricted to choosing and safely using the proper work tools.Responsible for cleaning facilities and/or equipment; performing basic maintenance of equipment, grounds, and facilities; performing manual labor; assisting with projects that require semi-skilled labor; providing customer service; and keeping records and reporting maintenance needs to higher authority that fall outside of the scope of the work assigned.Work is performed under general supervision.Duties/ResponsibilitiesAssists in the daily operations of the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center.Assist, direct, and inform the public in full and proper use of the various areas at Waste Disposal and Recycling Center.Minimum Qualifications & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC).One year of maintenance or customer service experience related to assignment.A valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.This position is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event.Additional Preferred SkillsWilling and able to work in various types of weather conditions (high temperatures, snow, rain, sleet, etc.).Willing and able to wear (PPE) as needed.Benefits – General Full-Time Employees12-13 paid holidays per year13 standard work days of vacation per year13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement2 weeks paid military leave per yearMedical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plansState and City retirement plansShort and long term disability plansPaid temporary disability leave for specified conditionsCity contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement SystemPaid funeral leaveEmployee Assistance Program - personal and family counselingPaid life insurance equal to annual salary48 hours for volunteer work each year*4 hours parental leave each yearWorkman's Compensation Insurance457 Deferred Compensation PlansBenefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)State retirement planBenefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hireHealth insurance effective first day of the month following date of hireDental and life insurance, after one year of servicePro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service01Where did you first hear about this opportunity?City of Durham WebsiteWalk inLOGO career eventJob fairEmployee referralProfessional organization Please list the organization in other box belowInternet posting Please list the specific web site in the other box belowCraig's ListFacebookLinkedInGlassDoorgovernmentjobs.comMonster.comIndeed.comEmployment Security CommissionMagazine/NewspaperOther02If you listed other above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.03Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)Associates DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)04Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.05How many years of maintenance or customer service experience related to assignment do you have?No related experienceLess than 1 year of related experience1 year but less than 3 years3 years but less than 5 years5 or more years06Are you willing to work in inclement weather (rain, snow, ice, hot/high temperatures, cold/extreme cold, etc.)?NoYes07Are you willing to work on Saturdays when assigned?NoYes08This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in situations where social distancing cannot be achieved, are you willing and able to wear (PPE) as needed?NoYes09This position is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event. 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