Recycling & Waste Collection Equipment Operator I

Recycling & Waste Collection Equipment Operator I

Type: Full Time

Salary/Pay Rate: $37,066 - $46,342 Per year, plus excellent benefits

Posted Date: 05/04/2026 10:00 AM

Deadline to Apply: 06/09/2026

The Recycling & Waste Equipment Operator I performs responsible skilled trades work in driving a refuse collection equipment on an assigned route. Cleans and maintains equipment for Recycling & Waste Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Valid NC Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) or valid out-of-state Class B CDL with ability to transfer to a valid NC Class B CDL within sixty days of employment and good driving record

Work Schedule:

Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm. Paid bi-weekly. Must share in on-call responsibilities within the department to work special events after working hours and on weekends.

Closing Date

Application and instructions are available here. Open until June 30th at 11:59pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City's application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Make the City of Lexington your Workplace of Choice. Enjoy a rewarding profession servicing the residents and businesses of Lexington where you can make a difference in people's lives and where you can bring your authentic self to work. We have awesome benefits! See the highlights below.

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Medical and dental benefits through UMR
• EyeMed vision
• Teladoc that gives you access to 24/7/365 access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone, video, or mobile app visits
• Working on Well-Being (WOW) program that focuses on your overall health
• Employer paid life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment for employees
• Employer paid short term disability and long term disability
• Voluntary spouse/dependent life insurance through the Standard Insurance Company
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance through the Standard Insurance Company
• Participation in the NC Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
• NC 401(k) & 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (voluntary participation) through Empower
• Group health plan coverage for eligible retirees
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers confidential counseling and assistance with legal issues, financial issues, childcare, and eldercare through BHS
• Discounted rate for the J. Smith Young YMCA (located in Lexington) gym membership
• Discount program on electronics, appliances, theme parks, hotels, movie tickets, flowers, apparel, rental cars, special events and more
• Thirteen employer paid holidays (New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, and three days for Christmas)
• Employer paid sick leave
• Employer paid annual (vacation) leave
• Various leave programs including shared leave, military leave, civil leave and more
• Overtime pay, on call pay, and holiday premium pay for certain positions
• Longevity pay after three years of employment
• Pay for Performance Merit Pay Plan subject to annual funding approval
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Transfer of approved unused sick leave earned from a North Carolina governmental employer
• May be eligible to accrue sick and vacation time based on your previous years of service with a North Carolina governmental employer or other local government service from another U.S. state after one year of service with the City of Lexington
• Service anniversary recognition of important career milestones
• Career ladder opportunities for promotions and qualified education/certification accomplishments
• Local Government Employees Federal Credit Union (Civic) eligibility
• View the entire printable Benefits Digest here The City of Lexington benefits are for plan year period July 1 June 30.