Solid Waste Technician IV

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

1d•$23 - $33•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. Location: Compost Central: 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214 More About the Role: This position will work mostly with our facilities development & maintenance team in the Solid Waste Division but may be assigned to any equivalent role within the program depending on need. This role will require basic mechanical and carpentry skills, with a focus on heavy equipment operation of backhoes, hydraulic excavators, and similar equipment. This position does require at minimum, a Class B CDL. The incumbent may operate a variety of heavy equipment such as excavators, wheel loaders, bulldozers, mini excavators, dump trucks, scissor lifts, telehandlers, forklifts, as well as ride on rollers and walk behind tamps/rollers. The incumbent must have a basic understanding of grading and earth work as well as the ability to shoot, grade, and operate a laser level efficiency. Duties will also include operating a paint sprayer, line stripping sprayer and knowledge of paint types. This role will require some non-typical work on an occasional basis and will also include occasional weekend, holiday and inclement weather working hours. 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
Depending on the area of assignment, 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.

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

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 lowboy 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
Work Environment may vary based on assigned duties