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Unless otherwise noted in the job posting, the City of Lexington is only accepting electronic applications at this time.

Electronic Application Tips:

Tell us about your skills and experience on the application
Ensure your resources look neat and are complete
Review all resources for accurate contact information
The electronic application is generally compatible with all browsers, but Google Chrome is recommended.
All attachments (resumes, education/certification verifications, cover letters) must be in PDF format.
If you are not able to complete and submit your application in one sitting, you may save as a draft. You will be prompted to enter your email address and provided a link to the saved draft. Ensure you enter a valid email address, and it is recommended to save the link to the draft. City staff will NOT be able to retrieve your saved draft.

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Current open positions at the City of Lexington are listed below. Search by department by clicking on the categories drop down menu.

Recycling & Waste Collection Equipment Operator I

Type:Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:$37,066 - $46,342 Per year, plus excellent benefits
Posted Date:05/04/2026 10:00 AM
Deadline to Apply:06/30/2026

The Recycling & Waste Equipment Operator I performs responsible skilled trades work in driving a refuse collection equipment on an assigned route. Cleans and maintains equipment for Recycling & Waste Department.

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED
Valid NC Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) or valid out-of-state Class B CDL with ability to transfer to a valid NC Class B CDL within sixty days of employment and good driving record

Work Schedule

Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm. Paid bi-weekly.
Must share in on-call responsibilities within the department to work special events after working hours and on weekends.

Closing Date

Application and instructions are available here. Open until June 30th at 11:59pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.