Solid Waste Attendant (Waste Disposal Division)

September 10, 2024

City of Durham

Durham

FULL TIME

Position Description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance 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 - $42,765.00
Hours: 40 hours per week
Monday – Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7:30am to 12:30 pm
(one 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/Responsibilities

Assists 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 & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, Hi Set, 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 Skills

Willing 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 Employees

12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan

Benefits 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 hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service