Solid Waste Technician II Job at Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Mecklenburg County, NC
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Please apply by: 5/23/23
Salary Range: $17.44 - $26.61
This is an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The position is located at the Compost Central, 140 Valleydale Rd. Charlotte, NC. Some Saturdays will be required as part of the work schedule.
Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations. Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.
Position Summary
Monitors incoming materials at solid waste centers for the safe acceptance and disposal of the incoming items at assigned solid waste centers or landfill. This position, under direct supervision, is responsible for performing manual labor and ensuring safety procedures are followed at solid waste centers or landfill to process waste related materials, including accepting and processing household hazardous wastes. Position will operate light equipment such as skidsteer loaders, backhoes and riding mowers. Position is direct facing for customer service.
Essential Functions
- Direct traffic flow of vehicles entering solid waste acceptance centers to the proper area to
- Assure that refuse remains in the area is not hauled away as salvage
- Perform vehicle load inspections and monitors incoming loads for unacceptable materials
- Keep work area clean and free of debris to prevent damage to incoming vehicles
- Assist with evaluating solid waste at solid waste centers or landfill for acceptability or correct
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and tools
- May load and unload heavy material from trucks and vans using forklifts or manual methods
- Move and aid in moving furniture or equipment and large and bulky objects
- Perform general grounds keeping such as picking up trash and debris
- Monitor the safety of at job site with consideration of customers and co-workers
- May operate non-CDL required vehicles as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of two years of experience.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
- Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
- Requires County Driving Privileges
- May require Powered Truck Certification (Forklift)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual skills preferred
- Skills working with powered machinery & tools
- High aptitude of mechanical skills
- Ability to obtain a CDL
- Ability to obtain solid waste operations certificate for landfill or compost operations
- Past customer service skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
- Light equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, solid waste and construction.
- Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of
- Basic tools used in maintenance and construction work
- Communication methods with customers
- Safe work practices
Skills
- Operating power tools such as, blowers, sweepers, mowers, saws and other devices.
- Operating light motorized equipment, such as skid-steer loaders, riding mowers and industrial
- Performing manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
Abilities
- Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work
processes, requirements or cultures
- Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to
retain the information provided
- Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team
- Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor,
- Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is
- Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety;
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical
developments and trends in area of expertise
Computer Skills
- Basic understanding of applicable computer programs.
- Familiarity using two way radios, smart phones and electronic equipment
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. No
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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