Part Time Snow Removal Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Job Posting Information
Posting Number
PG195046SP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
Solid Waste & Recycling Collections CDL Driver
Anticipated Hiring Range
$48,000 - $50,711
Work Schedule
3:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 8 hour shifts, rotating weekend work, some holidays
Job Location
Raleigh, NC
Department
Landscape Maintenance & Operations
About the Department
The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, buildandmaintainthe spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Propositionand learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
Join NC State Facilities as a Solid Waste & Recycling Collections CDL Driver and help keep our campus clean, safe, and sustainable. In this role, you will operate front-end loading collection trucks to service landfill, recycling, and compost containers across campus while ensuring safe and efficient operations.
As part of a skilled team of professional drivers, you will transport materials to disposal and recycling facilities, perform basic equipment maintenance, and support the University's goal of diverting 70% of waste from landfills. This is a great opportunity for a safety-focused CDL professional who enjoys working independently, operating heavy equipment, and making a meaningful impact on the NC State community. Apply today and join a team that helps keep NC State moving forward.
Key responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

• Safely operate front-end loading collection trucks and container carrier vehicles to service campus dumpsters.
• Complete assigned collection routes, servicing an average of 50 locations per day.
• Transport collected materials to designated disposal, recycling, or compost facilities.
• Adapt to unplanned service needs, route changes, and emergency operations.
• Conduct daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete required documentation.
• Utilize onboard technologies such as electronic routing systems, vehicle scales, and cameras.
• Identify and report safety concerns, service issues, equipment damage, or incidents.
• Operate vehicles safely in high-traffic and confined campus environments.
• Perform basic vehicle and equipment maintenance, including greasing components, checking fluids, and replacing lights or filters.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Possess technical knowledge of collection equipment such as front-end loaders, container carriers, rear loaders, dumpsters, and compactors. May operate other equipment such as forklifts, backhoes and snow removal equipment as needed.
• Lift and transport materials weighing up to 60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations and perform a wide range of physically demanding tasks in varied outdoor environments, ensuring safe handling practices and maintaining productivity in varying weather and terrain conditions.

Other Responsibilities

• Operate snow plows, apply brine solution to streets, and use other snow-removal equipment as needed during adverse weather events. Perform mandatory role duties as assigned.
• Work rotating schedules, early morning shifts, holidays, weekends, overtime, and emergency call-outs as required.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed, including working non-standard, odd, or split shifts to support operational continuity.
• All of the above activities may require overtime work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Experience/Education
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating commercial collection vehicles or heavy equipment in a safety-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, safe driving practices, and vehicle inspection procedures.
• Ability to perform basic equipment and vehicle maintenance and identify mechanical issues.
• Strong time management, reliability, and ability to work independently while adapting to changing routes or priorities.

Required License or Certification

• Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B and must be maintained.

Requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment
Valid NC Driver's License required
Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?
Yes
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
06/23/2026
Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
06/30/2026
Notice to Applicants
Along with your completed application, please include a resume.
Special Instructions

• Collection schedules are Monday - Saturday 3:00 am-11:00 a.m. during the academic year and Monday - Friday 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. during the summer and holiday periods. Assigned work days/schedules rotate every six to eight weeks. Drivers typically work between 40 and 48 hours per week depending on staffing.
• This position earns Overtime Pay (time and a half for hours above 40/week), Holiday Pay as well as Shift Premium Pay (an additional 10% of hourly rate when hours worked between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. exceed half of total daily hours).
• Position receives University benefits package.
• Please include all relevant employment history on your application. Any employment history you mention in the supplemental questions or resume, MUST be listed in your employment history on your application.
• Previous applicants may reapply.

Position Details
Position Number
00100651
Position Type
SHRA
Position Classification Band Title
Vehicle / Equipment Operator
Position Classification Band Level
Advanced
Position Classification Salary Range
$ 35,175 - $ 66,443
Salary Grade Equivalency
GN09
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Other - Grounds & Building Services
Time Limited Position
No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id
445060 - Landscape Maintenance & Operations
EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.