Solid Waste Technician IV - CDL preferred (Foxhole)

Mecklenburg County • Charlotte, NC

31d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Solid Waste Technician IV at the Foxhole Landfill, you will be operating very large and complex heavy equipment, such as D-8 bulldozers, motor graders, hydraulic excavators and other equipment. The incumbent should have significant experience operating construction-type equipment, and it is desired that the incumbent be familiar with working at a modern solid waste landfill. The position will require work on rotating Saturdays, as our program operates six-days a week. We have SWT4 positions available that require a CDL and some that do not, please indicate in the pre-screen questions if you have a CDL. If you do not have a CDL and are selected, the County will provide training for you to acquire one within 8 months of accepting the position. Position Summary Performs responsible and skilled work engaging in solid waste equipment operation. This position, under minimal supervision, is responsible for operating technically complex equipment and ensuring safety procedures are followed during solid waste operations. This position is responsible for waste screening activities, customer service interaction and may train others within this job series.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Requires County Driving Privileges
• Knowledge of Equipment used in solid waste operations maintenance, and construction
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this equipment
• Lock out Tag out procedures
• Customer service methodology, and communication with customers using disposal facilities
• Safe work practices and hazards associated with work
• Use of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in the maintenance activities
• Thorough knowledge of state traffic laws and regulations
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance
• Working knowledge of computers
• Operating large complex Diesel and hydraulic equipment
• Performing work, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to interpret written plans and permit requirements of solid waste facilities
• Ability to fill our daily forms in a paper or electronic format for fuel, pre/post trip of vehicles and other needs.
• Ability to train others in lower classes on the safe operation of heavy equipment
• Situational awareness of job sites, changing conditions and operating needs
• Ability to repair and diagnose equipment
• Skilled with using tools and related equipment
• Skill in the operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment
• Ability to read and comprehend maps
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and make minor repairs
• Ability to safely operate equipment
• Ability to lead others
• Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc
• Ability to comprehend and abide to safety practices
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees and supervisors
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
• Communication: 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
• Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
• Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time
• Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in area of expertise
• Basic understanding of applicable computer programs
• Ability to use electronic equipment related to heavy equipment, such as routing tablets, engine diagnostic devices and drive cams
• Incumbents must be able to stand and walk much of their assigned shifts
• The person in this position needs to move about from point X to point Y frequently
• Constantly Ascends/Descends a ladder to perform duties or operate equipment

Nice To Haves

• CDL preferred
• Familiar with working at a modern solid waste landfill.
• Experience working in the waste management field and be familiar with the nomenclature of terms, job hazards, and standard limitations of material acceptance
• May require a Class A or B CDL with one or more of the following endorsements, H(Hazardous Materials), N(Tank Vehicle), P (Passenger Transport), S (School Bus/Passenger Transport), T (Double/Triples), or X (Tanker and hazardous Materials).
• Depending upon the area of assignment, may require a Waste Management Operators Certificate (Landfill) or Compost Facility Operators Certificate (Mulch Processing) or Transfer Station Operators Certificate, as required by State regulations and facility permit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform load inspections on waste materials such as Yard Debris, Construction and Demolition Debris and monitors incoming loads for unacceptable materials
• Operate a variety of equipment in the processing, collection and disposal of recyclables, garbage, trash, and/or refuse. This includes large tub-grinders, angle-blade bulldozers, front-loaders and wheel loader vehicles.
• Perform complex maintenance and related care of Diesel equipment used in solid waste operations
• Keep work area clean and free of debris to prevent damage to incoming vehicles
• Drive semi-tractor trailers hauling materials and heavy equipment (walking floor trailers and low-boy trailers)
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and tools
• Load and unloads heavy equipment from trucks and vehicles.
• Monitor the safety of job sites and co-workers
• Operate solid waste vehicles that require a CDL

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