MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE CREW LEADER bei Town of Cary, NC

About the Department

Cary is seeking a passionate and driven professional to share in our goal of creating the Local Government That Doesn't Exist through innovation, evolution and excellence. We emphasize the importance of taking care of our employees and citizens. We strive to live inspired while working together to impact lives through exceptional service. If you are an experienced sanitation professional who enjoys working with a team to serve your community then the Municipal Solid Waste Crew Leader could be an excellent opportunity for you!

The Municipal Solid Waste Crew Leader is responsible for the operation of a packer truck and the leading of a crew engaged in the collection of recycling, solid waste and/or yard waste. This position a key member of the Public Works Leaf Collection & Adverse Weather Response teams. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Solid Waste Operations Coordinator.

The ideal candidate is a dependable professional able to utilize strong leadership skills to guide a crew through daily routes and responsibilities.  Flexibility is a needed trait, as the candidate must be able to work with multiple crews and collection routes to provide efficient and thorough service to our citizens.  As a crew leader, the commitment to lead by example, consistently exercise excellence, and evolve with the organization are paramount. If this sounds like a description of your skills and values then keep reading! 
 

Position Duties

Drives trucks over prescribed routes to collect yard waste, refuse, or recyclables and transport items to prescribed disposal areas;

Operates the packer to pack and dump refuse;

Oversees the work of assigned crew while on collection route;

Works with crew throughout the route to balance collection speed and load; observes workers in the operation of packing equipment;

Instructs new employees in proper collection methods to assure efficiency, neatness, and safety;

Perform pre and post trip inspection of truck

Provides input for performance reviews of subordinates;

Answers questions from citizens regarding department procedures;

Participates in the cleaning, care and maintenance of equipment;

Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and rear load and equipment; thorough knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; general knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of municipal solid waste equipment; skill and care in the operation of the equipment; ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a steady pace and under various weather conditions; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to read and understand a map; mechanical aptitude; ability to lead crews; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to use an iPad.
 

Other Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in operation of motorized equipment.

Requires possession of a valid class "B" commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Requirements
Experience driving a rear loading packer truck in the collection of refuse, yard waste, and/or recyclable materials.

Special Requirements
Requires National Incident Management System (NIMS) training (provided)

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

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