Volunteer Solid Waste Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Description One City. One team.

One mission. Build a meaningful career serving your community while enjoying a stable schedule and strong team support. The City is looking for a dependable, safety-focused individual to join a collaborative Solid Waste team as a Solid Waste Technician, where every member plays a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly.

You'll work in a crew-oriented environment that values communication, accountability, and shared success-ensuring routes are completed efficiently and safely each day. Work-life balance is a core part of the culture. With a consistent 4-day workweek (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) starting early at 5:30 AM, you'll finish your day well before dinnertime-giving you more time at home while maintaining full-time stability.

You'll work on collection routes, handling trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulky items while riding on the back of trucks. Duties include cart delivery and repair, assisting drivers, maintaining clean vehicles, and safely disposing of materials at designated sites. No two days are the same, and teamwork is key The City offers great training opportunities for career development and advancement through onsite and offsite training with many of our Recycling & Trash Services Workers earning their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) while working, and promote up to an Operator/Driver.

The department is looking to hire for this position quickly Solid Waste Technicians are required to work most City holidays and support cleanup efforts for City sponsored events and festivals. This position is also considered essential and may be required to work before, during and after inclement weather events. Typical Tasks Ride on the back of collection trucks to complete daily trash and recycling routes This involves pulling carts from the curb, placing carts on tipper, activating tipper to dump cart, activating packing system, removing carts from tipper, returning cart to curb and picking up loose vegetation Collect trash, recycling, and vegetative debris by emptying carts, bags, and cans as well as manual lifting Load and dispose of bulky items such as furniture, metal, electronics, or construction debris that won't fit in standard carts Deliver, repair, and replace trash and recycling carts for residents and businesses Assist with debris disposal using the truck's automated ejection system at designated sites Support Solid Waste Operators and fellow crew members as needed Assists the driver with cleaning of truck by removing trash from inside cab, using a pressure washer and brush to clean the truck and performing other duties as assigned Abide by all safety standards and protocols Qualifications Education: Ability to read and write at a minimum of the 8th grade level of education.

Other Requirements: Experience and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to obtain FEMA independent study course certificate within 60 days of hire Ability to comply with written and oral instructions. Computer skills necessary for training and record keeping.

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. This position is required to undergo a post-offer drug screen, background check and pre-employment physical. Supplemental Information Physical Demands: Push and pull over 100 lbs.

occasionally - candidate will be asked to push and pull a sled weighing 90 pounds Lift and carry 50-100 lbs. frequently - candidate will be asked to climb, lift and walk carrying 80 pounds, 5 times Lift or carry 20-50 lbs. constantly - candidate will have to climb, lift and walk carrying 50 pounds, 5 times Working Conditions: This position works primarily in a vehicle and outdoors.

Our Core Values: INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY Our 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 Free on-site city gym access 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.