Refuse Associate
Salary
$20.00 Hourly
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03403-1
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
08/19/2025
Closing Date
9/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
• Description
• Benefits
• Questions
Description The Refuse Division of the Public Works Department is seeking a qualified candidate who enjoy s working outdoors in a fast-paced environment and want s to be part of the Refuse Collection team . Duties include driving and operating semi-automated refuse collection vehicles and collects residential refuse along city streets from residences and businesses. This position requires a Class A or B CDL.
Starting salary is $20.00 per hour. Relevant operation experience such as CDL experience will be considered when determining starting pay rate.
Essential Duties • Functions as a team member in a variety of operational duties, requiring ongoing change in job duties, cross training, rotating job assignments and interacting in a team-based work environment;
• Operates knuckleboom to collect bulk and brush;
• Drives and operates manual, fully and semi-automated refuse collection trucks, including side loading and rear loading trucks over prescribed routes to manual collection of residential refuse along city streets from residences, and small businesses ;
• Operates hydraulic mechanism for compressing and dumping refuse;
• Drives and operates dead animal/special; pick-up truck as needed;
• Administers Solid Waste Ordinance by issuing violation notices as necessary to address noncompliance for collection ; reports violations of refuse ordinances to Refuse Manager;
• Collaborates with the Refuse Enforcement Team;
• Provides information to customers and explains refuse policies and procedures;
• Ensures safety of City vehicles, trash containers and pedestrian cans ;
• Performs daily equipment checks, fuels vehicles, routine equipment cleaning, preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment;
• Participates in the design of strategies to enhance and improve the refuse collection team;
• Enter data/violations on tablet/ computer;
• Participates in safety, technical and team training;
• Available for emergency duty during snow removal and other emergency situations;
• Assist with training new hires and temporary staff as needed;
• Sets the example by modeling the expectations set forth by the Department of Public Works .
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervision duties.
Minimum Education and Experience Required QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree. Relevant operation experience is preferred.
Additional Requirements • Ability to learn Refuse Compliance software utilizing tablet/ computer;
• Ability to obtain Flagger Certification through the Virginia Department of Transportation;
• Relevant background checks must be completed and approved;
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.
• May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits: • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);
the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation,  Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures
01
How much experience do you have performing refuse/trash collection?
• None
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 or more years
02
Describe your experience that will make you successful in this position.
03
This position deals with the public on a daily basis. Please describe your experience with customer service and dealing with the public.
04
This position requires you to be exposed to disagreeable conditions such as garbage odor and extreme weather conditions. Explain in detail, your experience working under these conditions.
05
Currently, the working hours for this position are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm. At times, this position will require mandatory overtime. Are you willing to work this schedule?
• Yes
• No
06
This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record history. I certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City of Lynchburg permission to obtain my Virginia Driving Record.
• Yes
• No
• I do not currently possess a Virginia Driver's License
07
If you answered in the above question that you currently possess a Virginia Driver's License, please provide your License Number.
08
If you currently possess a CDL License, please identify the CDL class you possess.
09
(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record. You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.
• Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
• Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
• Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years.
Required Question
Employer City of Lynchburg
Address 900 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia, 24504
Phone (434) 455-4200
Website https://www.lynchburgva.gov/human-resources
Description The Refuse Division of the Public Works Department is seeking a qualified candidate who enjoy s working outdoors in a fast-paced environment and want s to be part of the Refuse Collection team . Duties include driving and operating semi-automated refuse collection vehicles and collects residential refuse along city streets from residences and businesses. This position requires a Class A or B CDL.
Starting salary is $20.00 per hour. Relevant operation experience such as CDL experience will be considered when determining starting pay rate.
Essential Duties • Functions as a team member in a variety of operational duties, requiring ongoing change in job duties, cross training, rotating job assignments and interacting in a team-based work environment;
• Operates knuckleboom to collect bulk and brush;
• Drives and operates manual, fully and semi-automated refuse collection trucks, including side loading and rear loading trucks over prescribed routes to manual collection of residential refuse along city streets from residences, and small businesses ;
• Operates hydraulic mechanism for compressing and dumping refuse;
• Drives and operates dead animal/special; pick-up truck as needed;
• Administers Solid Waste Ordinance by issuing violation notices as necessary to address noncompliance for collection ; reports violations of refuse ordinances to Refuse Manager;
• Collaborates with the Refuse Enforcement Team;
• Provides information to customers and explains refuse policies and procedures;
• Ensures safety of City vehicles, trash containers and pedestrian cans ;
• Performs daily equipment checks, fuels vehicles, routine equipment cleaning, preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment;
• Participates in the design of strategies to enhance and improve the refuse collection team;
• Enter data/violations on tablet/ computer;
• Participates in safety, technical and team training;
• Available for emergency duty during snow removal and other emergency situations;
• Assist with training new hires and temporary staff as needed;
• Sets the example by modeling the expectations set forth by the Department of Public Works .
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervision duties.
Minimum Education and Experience Required QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree. Relevant operation experience is preferred.
Additional Requirements • Ability to learn Refuse Compliance software utilizing tablet/ computer;
• Ability to obtain Flagger Certification through the Virginia Department of Transportation;
• Relevant background checks must be completed and approved;
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.
• May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.