Drop Off Center Attendant

Richland County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County is seeking a hands-on Solid Waste Worker to operate municipal drop-off sites, open and close facilities, direct traffic and assist residents with proper disposal. You will monitor waste streams, assess tipping fees and maintain a clean, safe site.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED or specialized vocational training and a valid state driver’s license; prior experience is a plus. Training and leadership of colleagues may be part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training required.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes drop-off sites to ensure timely service.
• Monitors and screens waste and recyclables delivered by residents.
• Directs traffic at drop-off sites.
• Assists the public in placing materials in proper containers; determines if waste is acceptable.
• Assesses tipping fees for commercial waste deposits.
• Monitors containers to ensure space and coordinates collection with contractors.
• Maintains drop-off site in a clean, orderly manner; cleans areas to eliminate spills and odors.
• Operates a backhoe to compact waste in containers.
• Maintains accurate daily activity records.
• Answers the telephone; provides information and assistance to callers.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and tools.
• Provides training and leadership of workers as assigned.
• Assists with other Solid Waste Department functions as assigned.
• Performs all duties per county policies, safety standards and laws.
• Responds to information requests and customer complaints.

Education

High school diploma / GED or vocational training

Tools

Backhoe

Job description

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Opens and closes drop-off site to ensure timely service is provided
• Monitors and screens all waste and recyclable materials delivered by residents to County drop-off sites
• Directs traffic at drop-off sites
• Assists the public in placing materials in proper containers; determines if waste is acceptable
• Assesses and processes tipping fees for commercial waste deposits
• Monitors containers to ensure adequate space for continued disposal and calls in collection requests as needed; coordinates collection with contractors
• Maintains drop-off site in a clean, orderly manner; picks up trash and debris as necessary; cleans drop pans and hoses down areas to eliminate spills and odors
• Operates a backhoe to compact waste in containers
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of daily activities
• Answers the telephone; provides information and /or assistance to callers
• Cleans and maintains assigned equipment and tools
• Provides training and leadership of workers as assigned
• Assists with other Solid Waste Department functions as assigned
• Performs all duties in accordance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Receives and responds to requests for information and assistance and to complaints from customers

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION

• Requires high school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month.

Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.