Solid Waste Equipment Technician

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

4d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Solid Waste Equipment Technician at Mecklenburg County for LUESA (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) 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.

This position will require the incumbent to have maintenance experience. Under general supervision, performs skilled maintenance related activities for maintaining a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment at Mecklenburg County’s Solid Waste Facility. Incumbent will change engine oil, lubricate machines, repair brakes and assist with aspects of maintaining equipment such as: Roll-Off Trucks, Front- End Loader Trucks, Backhoes, Wheel Loaders, Skid Steers, Hydraulic Excavators, Tub Grinders, Small Engines, Golf Carts, Handheld Power Tools, and similar equipment. Incumbent shall also complete routine equipment inspections and perform preventive maintenance requirements safely and efficiently. At times, this position may require working outdoors and may perform manual labor tasks associated with the job, all while ensuring safety policies and procedures are followed.

Under general supervision performs skilled activities that may include operating and maintaining heavy equipment at solid waste management facilities, may include accepting and processing Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) and may include direct customer service interactions. Incumbent may operate such equipment as Roll Off Trucks, Backhoes, Skid Steers, forklifts, powered carts, and similar equipment. Incumbent may also complete routine equipment inspections, fueling and preventive maintenance requirements.

This position will also require the knowledge of acceptable and nonacceptable waste types and familiarity with NC DEQ waste standards. This position will be working outdoors and may perform manual labor. The incumbent shall adhere to safety procedures at acceptance centers or landfill facilities to process Municipal Solid Waste, Household Hazardous Waste, Construction Demolition Debris, Yard Waste debris and Recyclable Materials.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of directly related experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes
• Requires County Driving Privileges

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the waste management field and be familiar with the nomenclature of terms, job hazards, and standard limitations of material acceptance.

Responsibilities

• May operate large heavy equipment in the collection and disposal of recyclables, garbage, trash, and/or refuse
• Perform minor maintenance and related care of heavy equipment used in daily refuse processing
• Keep the work area clean and free of debris to prevent damage to incoming vehicles
• Assist with directing customers at solid waste centers or landfill
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and tools
• Engage in safe working practices and comply with safety programs and guidelines
• Prepare daily Pre/Post trip inspections, fill out daily fuel logs
• May provide direction to temporary labor or community service workers engaged in general grounds keeping such as picking up trash and debris
• Report and monitor unsafe working conditions
• Monitor the safety of co-workers
• May operate solid waste vehicles that require a CDL
• May perform vehicle load inspections and monitor incoming loads for unacceptable materials
• May process HHW by separating items by material characteristics, ensuring that DOT labels are correctly made according to shipping requirements.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED