Solid Waste Collector Driver A*

Solid Waste Collector Driver

The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department is opening 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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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.