Solid Waste Technician I (Part time position)

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

2d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Please note this is a part-time position for 20 hours per week. This position will primarily require work on Fridays and Saturdays at The William R. Davies Recycling Center. Duties will involve general outdoor labor and assisting customers with recycling inquiries along with overall site cleanliness Position Summary Monitors the safe delivery and disposal of solid waste at assigned transfer station or landfill. This position, under direct supervision, is responsible for performing manual labor and ensuring safety procedures are followed at transfer site or landfill to load/unload trash, debris and junked furniture and appliances.

Requirements

No experience required.
High School Diploma or equivalent
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
May require the ability to obtain and maintain County driving privilege's
Knowledge of Light equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, and construction
Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this equipment
Basic tools used in maintenance and construction work
Operating light powered tools, such as drills, mowers, blowers and other assigned equipment
Performing heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
Understanding of safety
Skill with fueling and mixing oil and gas for small equipment
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time
Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards
Basic understanding of applicable computer programs

Nice To Haves

Preferably some working knowledge of trade methods and practices, or ability to readily learn the use of tools and materials, work methods and work practices and use and operation of related equipment;
Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
Ability to make simple arithmetical computations and perform routine maintenance tasks;
Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;
Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Work assignments in accordance with close supervision and specific instructions on new assignments;
Perform repetitive tasks under general supervision after they are learned;
May drive a vehicle to and from work locations or to pick up and deliver materials;
Assist in directing traffic flow of vehicles entering a solid waste facility to the proper area to unload
Assure that materials remain in the area and are not hauled away as salvage
Interact with customers to direct to proper disposal locations.
May 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
May build, maintain or erect signs at solid waste facilities to direct traffic
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and tools
Load and unloads heavy material from trucks, equipment, and vans
Move and aid in moving large and bulky objects
Perform general grounds keeping such as picking up trash and debris, mowing grass, and cleaning
Work safely and report unsafe situations to supervisory staff
May operate non-CDL required vehicles as needed