Landfill Technician-Crew Lead

County of Chester, South Carolina•Chester, SC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs daily landfill operations including scale house duties, heavy equipment operation, site maintenance and upkeep, and assistance with waste management at site. Provides day-to-day work direction and coordination to landfill staff as assigned by the Landfill Operations & Facilities. Operates the landfill working face under the direction of the Landfill Supervisor and in accordance with the landfill permit and applicable regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and related equipment, landfill, maintenance, or customer service experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and perform routine equipment maintenance.
Ability to understand and follow landfill operating procedures, permit requirements, and supervisor instructions.
Ability to provide work direction, coordinate daily activities, and communicate expectations to other employees.
Basic computer, recordkeeping, and mathematical skills.
Ability to identify unacceptable waste and potentially unsafe conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public and coworkers.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Adjusting and performing preventive maintenance on the equipment to which assigned.
Recognizing potentially hazardous situations on the job site and taking appropriate action.
Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work.
Processing and accounting for cash transactions.
Producing and maintaining accurate records of work performed.
Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
Working successfully with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals.

Nice To Haves

Landfill Operator Certification within 12 months of hire

Responsibilities

Operates scale house; weighs vehicles, enters data, prints tickets, and maintains accurate records.
Inspects incoming loads for acceptable waste and directs customers to appropriate disposal areas.
Communicates professionally with citizens, haulers, vendors, and County staff.
Operates loaders, bulldozers, compactors, graders, forklifts, and other equipment as trained and assigned.
Pushes, spreads, grades, and compacts waste and cover material at the working face as directed by the Landfill Supervisor.
Performs assigned duties in accordance with the landfill permit, operating procedures, and applicable regulations.
Provides daily work direction to landfill staff and assists with coordinating assignments, coverage, and workflow as directed by the Landfill Supervisor.
Monitors work activities for safety, proper procedures, site cleanliness, and completion of assigned tasks and reports concerns to the Landfill Supervisor.
Serves as the on-site lead when designated by the Landfill Supervisor.
Immediately reports prohibited waste, spills, fires, unsafe conditions, or potential compliance issues.
Assists with receiving, organizing, loading, and documenting tires, E-waste, metal, and other designated materials.
Performs daily equipment inspections and routine preventive maintenance.
Maintains the landfill grounds, buildings, roads, fence lines, and disposal areas in a clean and orderly condition. Picks up litter, mows, weed-eats, pressure washes, and performs general site maintenance as needed.
Observes established safety procedures and uses required personal protective equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.