Sanitation Crew Leader I

Job Description

Job Summary

The City of Greenville's Fleet Services Department is looking for a Sanitation Crew Leader I. The purpose of this position is to serve on a sanitation crew and to provide safe and efficient operation of assigned heavy equipment used in the collection of solid waste.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Operates a mechanical side-loading packer truck to collect solid waste on a designated route, including streets and alleys;
• Operates a rear-loading packer truck to collect uncontained refuse in a designated area;
• Operates other assigned equipment as needed;
• Detects, identifies, and reports improper equipment performance and makes necessary operational adjustments;
• Leads and assists collection crews;
• Cleans equipment after task completion;
• Assists the supervisor in regard to heavy equipment operations; and
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience operating various light to heavy-duty vehicles and equipment (prior supervisory/crew leader experience preferred).
  OR
• The ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks and at least five years of experience operating various light to heavy-duty vehicles and equipment (prior supervisory/crew leader experience preferred).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• state and local laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways.
• traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operations.
• hazards, safety rules, and precautions involved in the operation of sanitation vehicles and equipment.
• operations of heavy equipment used in solid waste collection.
• the geographic layout of the City.

Skilled in:

• safe operation of trucks and equipment assigned to the position.
• completing minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
• managing one's own time and the time of others efficiently.

Ability to:

• perform strenuous work requiring good physical condition.
• work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• direct the work of assigned crew members.
• prepare simple records.
• communicate courteously with the public on sensitive sanitation matters.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and other employees.
• operate assigned navigation equipment and read and follow road maps.
• clean equipment using appropriate materials such as a high-pressure hose when needed.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

Special Requirements

• Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and acceptable driving record at time of hire.

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern