Solid Waste Collector Driver-CDL B •

Salary : $41,123.00 - $47,688.00 Annually

Location : Solid Waste Management, NC

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 357-2025-852

Department : Solid Waste Management

Opening Date : 08 / 22 / 2025

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 residential and commercial properties, which may include operating automated side loader, front-end loaders, rear loaders, and other vehicles that require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B.

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, Supervision or acting as a leadworker may be a responsibility of this class depending on the assignment. Does related work as required.

Work location : 1207 Eubanks Road Chapel Hill

This distinct classification requires a CDL Class B driver's license.

• 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.

Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

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NOTE : The hiring range is on the posting NOT on the job specification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency AND two (2) years of related experience in the operation of solid waste collection or sanitation vehicles .

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the State of North Carolina.

All offers of employment are conditional 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 :

Orange County contributes 14.35% of your base salary per pay period and 16.10% for LEO.

Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.

Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.

Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.

Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees' salary up to $50,000.

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.

Orange County contributes $100 per pay period ($2600.00 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.

0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours / year

96.2 hours / year

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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.

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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?

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Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?

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Please indicate the type of valid driver's licenses you have :

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How many years of related experience in the operation of CDL vehicles do you have?

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Please indicate if you have experience with the following types of equipment. Please choose all that apply.

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If other, please list.

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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?

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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?

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