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City of Bowie, Maryland

Solid Waste Driver

Bowie, MD · On-site

$22.96/hr

... refuse and/or recycling on assigned routes. Incumbents in this role will be required to serve as a Collector on some occasions. As such, this position may require heavy manual work, as well as the ...

Town of Chapel Hill

SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

$38K - $50K/yr

Rides with a refuse truck to collect waste; pushes carts to the refuse truck, empties cart into ... Speaks with customers regarding complaints and or questions and notifies driver and supervisor when ...

City of Canton, OH

Canton Waste Collector

Canton, OH · On-site

$19.05 - $26.07/hr

D, have a valid driver's license, and be a U.S. Citizen or have a valid permanent resident card ... Rides on and/or follows behind a refuse truck, goes from property to property collecting refuse and ...

Priority Waste

FEL Refuse Specialist

Romulus, MI · On-site

Job Purpose In your role as a Front End Load CDL Driver, you will be responsible for safely operating a front end load truck and ancillary equipment on assigned route to haul solid waste/recycling ...

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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for refuse driver collector in the United States is $19.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Refuse Driver Collector job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $41,191 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Solid Waste Equipment Operator (Open Until Filled)

Roanoke County, VA

Roanoke, VA • On-site

$47K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Salary: $47,094.32 Annually
Location : Roanoke, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 201003655
Department: General Services - Solid Waste
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs responsible work in the operation of one or more types of motorized heavy equipment. Operates a specially designed, one person refuse collection truck with a compaction unit that may service as many as 1,000 homes per day; a specially designed boom mounted truck used in the collection of bulk or brush material; and a conventional refuse collection truck, a dump truck used in the delivery of trailers. Performs the duties of a Refuse Collector when required. Services and makes minor repairs to equipment and performs various manual tasks when not operating equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Operates an automated refuse collection unit, rearloader, knuckleboom and dump truck as required. Responsible for safety of refuse collector if driving rear loading vehicle.
  • Cleans, fuels and maintains fluid levels of assigned vehicles or equipment.
  • Services and makes minor repairs to equipment.
  • Inspects assigned equipment twice daily (pre and post trip inspections) for signs of failure or potential failure and informs supervisor when needed repairs are such that cannot be done by the driver. Maintains written logs of two inspections.
  • Reports containers needing service on refuse collection routes.
  • Performs a variety of manual tasks, including duties of a Refuse Collector, when not operating motor equipment.

REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Required: Considerable experience in the operation and driving of heavy-duty trucks and motorized equipment and the maintenance thereof.
Certifications/ Licenses
Required: Valid Class B Commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement and good driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge with safety rules and regulations concerning all of the equipment used by the Solid Waste Division; principles and practices of operating and servicing trucks and motorized equipment; and of safety practices, traffic rules and hazards of the work involving refuse collection and operation of motorized equipment.
  • Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; follow oral and written instructions; and to follow and service designated refuse collection routes

Additional Requirements
Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
OTHER INFORMATION
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefit package that includes:
• Progressive Flexible Leave Plan with cash-in option
• Twelve paid holidays
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
• Virginia Retirement System - Membership in VRS is automatic upon hire into a covered position. County contributes and employees pay their membership contribution.
• Deferred Compensation Plan with County Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Membership

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