Drop Off Center Attendant

Richland County Government

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Drop Off Center Attendant is responsible for opening and closing the drop-off site, monitoring and screening waste and recyclable materials, directing traffic, and assisting the public. This role involves assessing waste acceptability, processing tipping fees for commercial waste, monitoring container levels, and coordinating collections. The attendant also maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the site, operates equipment for waste compaction, and keeps accurate records of daily activities. Additionally, the position involves answering telephones, providing information, cleaning equipment, and potentially providing training and leadership to other workers. The role requires adherence to all County policies, procedures, and safety standards, as well as responding to customer inquiries and complaints.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month.

Responsibilities

Opens and closes drop-off site to ensure timely service is provided.
Monitors and screens all waste and recyclable materials delivered by residents to County drop-off sites.
Directs traffic at drop-off sites.
Assists the public in placing materials in proper containers; determines if waste is acceptable.
Assesses and processes tipping fees for commercial waste deposits.
Monitors containers to ensure adequate space for continued disposal and calls in collection requests as needed; coordinates collection with contractors.
Maintains drop-off site in a clean, orderly manner; picks up trash and debris as necessary; cleans drop pans and hoses down areas to eliminate spills and odors.
Operates a backhoe to compact waste in containers.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of daily activities.
Answers the telephone; provides information and /or assistance to callers.
Cleans and maintains assigned equipment and tools.
Provides training and leadership of workers as assigned.
Assists with other Solid Waste Department functions as assigned.
Performs all duties in accordance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Receives and responds to requests for information and assistance and to complaints from customers.