Solid Waste Technician IV (Compost Central - CDL A or B required)

Mecklenburg County•Charlotte, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled work at Mecklenburg County’s Compost Facility, operating large and specialized equipment to produce compost from wood wastes. Under minimal supervision, operates technically complex equipment and ensures safety procedures are followed during processing operations. The role includes operating large rubber-tire loaders and hydraulic excavators; experience operating horizontal or tub-grinding equipment is desired. Customer service interaction and training others within similar job series are required. Teamworking skills are highly desired. The position requires the ability to drive manual-transmission CDL-type trucks and a Class A or B CDL. The position is with Mecklenburg County’s Land Use and Environmental Service Agency (LUESA), which provides services related to building and zoning codes and the management of water and air resources. The work supports environmental stewardship and quality of life for County residents.

Requirements

At least six years of experience; relevant education and experience may be combined.
High school diploma or equivalent.
County driving privileges.
A valid Class A or Class B CDL is required; depending on assignment, one or more endorsements may be required: H (Hazardous Materials), N (Tank Vehicle), P (Passenger Transport), S (School Bus/Passenger Transport), T (Double/Triples), or X (Tanker and Hazardous Materials).
Depending on assignment, may require a Waste Management Operators Certificate (Landfill), Compost Facility Operators Certificate (Mulch Processing), or Transfer Station Operators Certificate, as required by state regulations and facility permit requirements.
Ability to drive manual-transmission CDL-type trucks.
Knowledge of equipment used in solid-waste operations, maintenance, and construction; occupational hazards and safety precautions; lockout/tagout procedures; customer-service methods; safe work practices; tools and methods used in maintenance activities; and state traffic laws and regulations.
Working knowledge of heavy-equipment maintenance and basic understanding of applicable computer programs.
Ability to operate large, complex diesel and hydraulic equipment and a variety of heavy construction equipment safely, sometimes in adverse weather.
Ability to interpret written plans and facility permit requirements, read and comprehend maps, follow oral and written instructions, and complete paper or electronic forms.
Ability to work independently, lead others, train colleagues, perform routine maintenance and minor repairs, maintain effective relationships, and adapt to changing work conditions.
Ability to work outdoors with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, and high levels of dust.
Ability to stand and walk for much of assigned shifts, move frequently between locations, and continually ascend and descend a ladder to perform duties or operate equipment.
Ability to use electronic equipment related to heavy equipment, such as routing tablets, engine diagnostic devices, and drive cameras.
Ability to uphold safety standards and maintain situational awareness of job sites, changing conditions, and operating needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the waste-management field and familiarity with its terminology, job hazards, and standard limitations on material acceptance.
Experience operating horizontal or tub-grinding equipment.
Teamworking skills.

Responsibilities

Operate large equipment used to process yard wastes into compost.
Operate heavy equipment, including tractor-trailer trucks, large tub grinders, angle-blade bulldozers, front loaders, and wheel loaders.
Drive semi-tractor trailers hauling materials and heavy equipment using walking-floor and lowboy trailers.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining trucks and tools.
Load and unload heavy equipment from trucks and vehicles.
Monitor job-site and co-worker safety.
Operate solid-waste vehicles requiring a CDL.
Interact with customers using disposal facilities.
Train employees in lower job classes on safe heavy-equipment operation.
Complete daily forms, on paper or electronically, for fuel, vehicle pre- and post-trip checks, and other needs.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, and make minor repairs.
Follow safety practices and County policies, including applicable policies related to ADA-compliant technologies.