Solid Waste Worker

Salary: $18.03 Hourly

Location : Front Royal, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00202

Department: Public Works

Division: SOLID WASTE

Opening Date: 11/07/2025

The Town is seeking a Solid Waste Worker to join our Public Works Department. Solid Waste Workers perform manual labor picking up trash and recycling materials from residential homes and business locations and are essential in keeping our community clean. Individuals in this position are required to work in all adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, snow, ice and rain. Must be able to ride on the back of a moving truck. The starting pay is $18.03/hourly without a CDL and $18.93/hourly with a CDL.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits:

14 Observed Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan through Virginia Retirement System

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life InsuranceSchedule:

Monday through Friday

7:00am to 3:00pm

Overtime as needed

Weekend Availability for Town related events

After Hours Availability for Town related eventsAll new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. A conditional offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of a physical exam that includes alcohol and drug testing.

The Town of Front Royal is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical/mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Collect municipal solid waste, recyclables and large item collections

Drive a sanitation truck and other trash collection equipment

Move cans or containers placed for collection and dumps into trucks and operate packer equipment

Clean area around recycle ramp

Direct traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas

Pick up limbs, leaves and other yard waste

Clean refuse truck and equipment regularly

Assist with sorting and processing recyclable materials

Assist with snow and ice removal

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Education: High School diploma/GED

Valid Virginia driver's license

Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement within six (6) months of employmentQualifications

Knowledge of occupational hazards connected with the work and safety precautions used by the department

Knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws of the road and traffic

Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner

Ability to prioritize, multitask and complete tasks in a timely manner

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public

Ability to perform heavy physical labor

Ability to follow directions

Ability to perform continuous manual labor at a steady pace in adverse weather conditions

Ability to follow safety regulations established by OSHA and the Town of Front Royal

Work Environment

Outdoors; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils Physical Demands

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling; visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities;

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