Close Date: Monday, May 04, 2026 12:00 AM
Department: Solid Waste Services Department
Apprentice/Internships
Salary: $0.00 - $0.00 Commensurate with Experience
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Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
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Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
SUMMARY
The City of Charlotte's 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 100 lbs. Frequent 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 100 lbs
- 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 Driver's License
SALARY
$23.00 per hour
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The City’s 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 candidate’s 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 [email protected]
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.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.