Location : 235 Operations Center Dr., NC
Job Type: Full Time-Regular
Job Number: 24-00397
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/15/2025
Closing Date: 1/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings: Driving History Check
Drug Screen
Post Offer Employment Testing
Hiring Salary: $ 20.60
Full Salary Range: $18.25 - $28.29
Working Hours: Recycling & Trash Services Operators are required to work most City holidays and support cleanup efforts for City sponsored events and festivals. This positions is also considered essential and may be required to work before, during and after inclement weather events.
The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position DescriptionThe purpose of this position is to operate a CDL-required trash truck on daily routes to pick up and empty trash or recycling carts, collect vegetative debris by emptying bags and cans or using a pitchfork, dispose of metal, electronics or large household items such as furniture or construction debris that does not fit in a trash cart, pick up of road kill animals and delivery and repair of trash and recycling carts. Work assignments are made daily where needed. After the collection has been completed crews dispose of debris at the appropriate site by using the truck's automated ejection system. Other duties may include working the rear of the truck for collection and assisting other Recycling and Trash operators or workers. Operators are required to work most City holidays and support cleanup efforts for City-sponsored events and festivals. Operators are expected to complete daily pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections and keep vehicles cleaned and well-maintained. 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.
Recycling & Trash Services Operators are required to work most City holidays and support cleanup efforts for City sponsored events and festivals. This positions is also considered essential and may be required to work before, during and after inclement weather events. Typical Tasks - Operates CDL required packer truck by performing morning pre-trip inspections; learning assigned daily routes; using cart tipper and packing system; using truck ejection system to unload trash, debris, and recycling; and performing evening post-trip inspection of truck.
- Disposes of trash by working with Recycling and Trash Worker to collect trash and recycling, ensuring only recyclable items are in bins, collecting bulky items from households, transport bulky items to scrap dealer, collecting vegetation from residences, ensuring workers on back of truck are safe and wearing proper safety gear, and cleaning of truck.
- Delivers and removes carts by receiving work orders, verifying new customers have correct size cart, and picking up carts from vacant addresses.
Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relative experience.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, Class B CDL within 120 days of hire.
- Ability to obtain a FEMA - NIMS 100 and 700 certifications through independent study courses within 90 days of hire.
- Basic computer skills are required for online training and daily work interactions
Supplemental InformationPHYSICAL DEMANDS: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position generally works in a vehicle and outdoors.
Our Core Values: INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITYOur 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:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
- Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
- Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
- Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
- 6-weeks paid parental leave
- Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
- Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
- Tuition assistance benefits
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 30 days of employment 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 30 days of employment. 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: - NC Local Government Retirement System -All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.
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Deferred Compensation - The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.
Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*): - Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year
- Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
- Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually
- Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).
*Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Miscellaneous:- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Cancer & Critical Illness
- Accident Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Credit Union membership
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 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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Do you have a valid Drivers License?
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Do you have a High School Diploma, GED or higher?
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How many years of experience do you have in a manual labor position, materials collection or other closely related field?
- I have no experience
- less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
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Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #4. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.
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Do you have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
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Do you understand that this position requires the chosen candidate to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
If you do not currently posses a valid North Carolina CDL, you will be required to obtain your CDL Permit within 60 days of hire and then must obtain your full CDL License within 120 days of your date of hire. Employees who fail to meet these deadlines will be subject to termination. 08
Do you understand that this position is considered essential to the operations of the City and will be required to work before, during and/or after inclement weather or other emergencies?
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Do you understand that per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements, prospective drivers that have failed or refused a DOT drug or alcohol pre-employment test within the past two years from an employer who did not hire them may not be eligible for employment?
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If you were referred by a current Recycling & Trash Services Division employee, please provide their name.
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Please provide the City of Wilmington email of the employee who referred you. If no one referred you, please write NA.
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