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Orange County, NC

Solid Waste Collector Driver A*

NC · On-site

$44K - $51K/yr

Continuous General Description The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department openings for a Solid Waste Collector Driver. The work involves the responsibility for collecting and transporting ...

Orange County, NC

SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR DRIVER B*

NC · On-site

$41K - $48K/yr

Continuous General Description The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department openings for a Solid Waste Collector Driver. The work involves the responsibility for collecting and transporting ...

Ally Waste Services

Trash Valet (Durham)

Durham, NC · On-site

$40 - $65/hr

Trash Collector Ally Waste Services is currently hiring for a part-time Trash Collector to join our team! This trash valet position works part-time starting at 7 pm and earns a competitive wage of ...

Ally Waste Services

Trash Valet (Durham)

Durham, NC · On-site

$40 - $65/hr

Trash Collector Ally Waste Services is currently hiring for a part-time Trash Collector to join our team! This trash valet position works part-time starting at 7 pm and earns a competitive wage of ...

Ally Waste Services

Trash Valet (PP)

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$65/day

Trash Collector Ally Waste Services is currently hiring for a part-time Trash Collector to join our team! This trash valet position works part-time starting at 7 pm and earns a competitive wage of ...

Ally Waste Services

Trash Valet (CF)

Wake Forest, NC · On-site

$60/day

Trash Collector Ally Waste Services is currently hiring for a part-time Trash Collector to join our team! This trash valet position works part-time starting at 7 pm and earns a competitive wage of ...

Ally Waste Services

Trash Valet (CF)

Wake Forest, NC

$60/hr

Trash Collector Ally Waste Services is currently hiring for a part-time Trash Collector to join our team! This trash valet position works part-time starting at 7 pm and earns a competitive wage of ...

Ally Waste Services

Trash Valet (PP)

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$65/hr

Trash Collector Ally Waste Services is currently hiring for a part-time Trash Collector to join our team! This trash valet position works part-time starting at 7 pm and earns a competitive wage of ...

Ally Waste Services

Trash Valet (Durham)

Durham, NC · On-site

$40 - $65/hr

Trash Valet (Durham) Durham, NC, USA 40-65 per day $40 - $65 nightly depending on location Other Part Time Trash Collector Ally Waste Services is currently hiring for a part-time Trash Collector to ...

Ally Waste Services

Trash Valet (Durham)

Durham, NC · On-site

$40 - $65/hr

Trash Valet (Durham) Durham, NC, USA 40-65 per day $40 - $65 nightly depending on location Other Part Time Trash Collector Ally Waste Services is currently hiring for a part-time Trash Collector to ...

Affinity Waste

Part-Time Evening Trash Collector

Durham, NC · On-site

$400 - $1.3K/mo

Transport waste to the on-site dumpster or compactor area * Walk the apartment community during service hours * Work independently while following company policies and safety procedures Why This Is a ...

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How much do waste collector jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for waste collector in Raleigh, NC is $18.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.04 and $18.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a waste collector?

Waste collectors are workers responsible for gathering, transporting, and disposing of garbage, recyclables, and other waste materials from homes, businesses, and public areas. They operate garbage trucks, collect bins or bags of waste, and ensure that materials are properly sorted and delivered to waste management facilities or recycling centers. Waste collectors play a crucial role in maintaining public health and cleanliness in communities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a waste collector?

To thrive as a Waste Collector, you generally need physical stamina, attention to safety, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with waste collection vehicles, basic safety equipment, and occasionally a commercial driver's license (CDL) are typically required. Reliability, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure safe, efficient waste removal and to maintain cleanliness and public health in communities.

What are some common challenges waste collectors face on the job, and how are they typically addressed?

Waste Collectors often encounter challenges such as exposure to adverse weather conditions, handling hazardous materials, and maintaining a fast-paced work schedule. To address these, companies provide proper protective equipment, thorough safety training, and guidelines for handling dangerous waste. Teamwork and communication are also essential, as collectors coordinate closely with drivers and supervisors to ensure routes are completed efficiently and safely.

What is the difference between Waste Collector vs Sanitation Worker?

AspectWaste CollectorSanitation Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; CDL often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; CDL often preferred
Work EnvironmentOn trucks, streets, and waste disposal sitesOn streets, parks, and public spaces
Industry UsageMunicipal waste collection servicesPublic sanitation and environmental services
Job FocusCollecting and transporting wasteCleaning and maintaining public spaces

Waste Collectors and Sanitation Workers often share similar credentials and work environments, focusing on waste management and public cleanliness. While Waste Collectors primarily handle waste collection from residential or commercial areas, Sanitation Workers may focus more on cleaning public spaces. Both roles are essential for community health and environmental protection.

Is it hard to become a waste collector?

Becoming a waste collector typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to operate collection vehicles. Physical stamina, good driving skills, and sometimes a commercial driver's license (CDL) are important; training is usually provided on the job. The job involves physical labor and working outdoors in various weather conditions, but entry requirements are generally straightforward for those meeting the basic criteria.

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Infographic showing various Waste Collector job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,525 per year, or $18 per hour.

Solid Waste Collector Driver A*

Orange County, NC

NC • On-site

$44K - $51K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Salary : $44,071.00 - $51,106.00 Annually
Location : Solid Waste Management, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 104-2026-883
Department: Solid Waste Management
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description
The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department openings for a Solid Waste Collector Driver. The work involves the responsibility for collecting and transporting solid waste and/or recyclable materials from Solid Waste staging areas to processing facilities using semi-trucks and tractor-trailers.
Work is performed under the general supervision of a Unit Supervisor with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties. Does related work as required.
This classification requires a CDL Class A driver's license.
Work location: 1607 Eubanks Road Chapel Hill NC
* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse clearance is required. Fitness for Duty Assessment is required. Background check required. Recent MVR required.
Examples of Essential Functions
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NOTE: the hiring range is on this job posting NOT on the job specification.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency AND one (1) year of related experience in the operation of large over the road trucks with trailers; hauling waste material, recycling commodities and other related material.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of North Carolina.
All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of the FMCSA Clearinghouse and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required.
A Fitness for Duty Assessment is required.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Supplemental Information
Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:
  • Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
    • Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.
  • Health Insurance (Medical)
    • Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
    • Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
  • Dental Insurance
    • Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
    • Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
  • Vision Insurance
    • Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
  • Life Insurance
    • Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees' salary up to $50,000.
    • Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
  • Short Term Disability
    • Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
  • Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
  • Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
  • 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
    • Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
  • Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
    • 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
    • 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
    • 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
    • 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
    • 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
    • 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
  • Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
    • 96.2 hours/year
  • Tuition reimbursement assistance
  • Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.

01
Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
  • Yes

02
I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?
  • Yes, I am a Permanent Employee that has passed the Probationary Period
  • Yes, I am an Employee but I have not passed the Probationary Period
  • Yes, I am a Temporary Employee
  • No, I am not an Employee

04
Please indicate the type of valid driver's licenses you have:
  • NC Driver's License
  • NC Commercial Driver's License Class A
  • NC Commercial Driver's License Class B
  • Commercial Driver's License from other states

05
How many years of related experience in the operation of large over the road trucks with trailers; hauling waste material, recycling commodities and other related material.
  • None
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 or more years

06
Please indicate if you have experience with the following types of equipment. Please choose all that apply.
  • Automated side-load collection vehicles
  • Side-load collection vehicles
  • front-end loaders
  • Rear-loaders
  • None of the above
  • Other

07
If other, please list.
08
This position performs heavy work, exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 50 feet. Can you meet the physical requirements of the job?
  • Yes
  • No

09
This position is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, atmospheric conditions (wind, rain, ice/snow and humidity) for extended periods of time during the day or night. Are you able to work under all weather conditions?
  • Yes
  • No

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