Lead Drop Off Center Attendant

Richland County Government•Graniteville, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides general direction and guidance to drop-off center attendants, establishes work schedules, and ensures adequate equipment and supplies. The Lead Attendant is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, providing safety instructions, and managing the citizens’ vehicle identification program. They also oversee the screening of waste and recyclable materials, direct traffic and the public, monitor container levels, and coordinate collections. Daily tasks include maintaining site cleanliness, operating a backhoe for waste compaction, keeping accurate records, answering phones, cleaning equipment, performing safety inspections, and training other workers. The position also involves assisting with other Solid Waste Department functions and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training.
Good skills in the execution of Excel spreadsheets.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Experience with Excel spreadsheets to include creating and maintaining.
At least 2 years of responsible experience, preferably in a drop-off center.

Responsibilities

Provide general direction and guidance to drop-off center attendants when a Supervisor is not present.
Establish the variable work schedules for drop-off center attendants.
Monitor and ensure that the drop-off centers have adequate equipment and supplies.
Ensure safe working environment and provide safety instruction to drop-off center attendants.
Maintain the citizens’ vehicle identification program for the drop-off center; provides instruction and training to other employees on the use of the vehicle identification program.
Opens and closes drop-off site to ensure timely service is provided.
Provides direction for other drop-off center attendants in the absence of their supervisor.
Monitors and screens all waste and recyclable materials delivered by residents to County drop-off sites.
Directs traffic at drop-off sites.
Directs the public in placing materials in proper containers; determines if waste is acceptable.
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.
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.
Performs routine safety inspections of the facility and equipment on site.
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.