Sanitation Equipment Operator Associate-Apprenticeship

Belmont - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 27-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Opened: Thursday September:00 AM

Close Date: Tuesday September:00 AM

Department: Solid Waste Services Department

Apprentice/Internships

Salary: $0.00 - $0.00 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is Americas Queen City opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety health and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork openness accountability productivity and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous responsive accessible and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify analyze and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The City of Charlottes Solid Waste Services Department is now accepting applications for the Sanitation Equipment Operator Associate Apprentice position. Apprentices will receive CDL training through the Solid Waste Safety Division. This one-year apprenticeship program is designed to prepare participants for the role of Sanitation Equipment Operator. Upon successful completion of the program apprentices will earn a nationally recognized Department of Labor journeyman credential and secure a full-time position with the City of Charlotte.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicants for this position will learn to perform the following tasks:

Obtain a Class B CDL
Operate heavy equipment
Read and follow street maps & driving routes
Operate a rear-end loading sanitation vehicle
Collect residential waste yard waste business garbage and other related debris
Inspect equipment for readiness and safety
Perform manual labor tasks such as lifting and emptying containers and collecting yard waste

Physical Requirements:

Sitting climbing kneeling stooping crawling reaching standing walking and bending

Ability to lift and carry outside exposure under all weather conditions.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Traffic laws regulations safety precautions and work hazards involved in operation of equipment

Ability to:

Lift and carry 100lbs
Follow written and/or verbal instructions
Work assigned shift and may be required to assist in multiple areas
Work overtime if needed
Work nights weekends or other unusual hours as needed in support of special events or emergency response
Work holidays

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Valid North Carolina Drivers License

SALARY

$23.00 per hour

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Clickhereto learn more about the City of Charlottes benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Required Experience:

Date Opened: Thursday September:00 AM Close Date: Tuesday September:00 AM Department: Solid Waste Services Department Apprentice/Internships Salary: $0.00 - $0.00 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is Americas Queen City opening her arms to a diverse and incl...