Drop Off Center Attendant

Richland County Government; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Government seeks a skilled Solid Waste Worker to manage drop-off sites, direct traffic, screen materials, and assist the public. The role requires a high school diploma or vocational training and a valid state driver’s license. A brief demonstration period is required.

Responsibilities include fee processing, coordinating with contractors, maintaining cleanliness, and training staff as needed, all in compliance with local and state laws.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes drop-off site to ensure timely service.
• Monitors and screens waste and recyclables delivered at drop-off sites.
• Directs traffic at drop-off sites.
• Assists the public with placing materials in containers; determines waste acceptability.
• Assesses and processes tipping fees for commercial waste.
• Monitors containers and coordinates pickup with contractors.
• Keeps drop-off site clean; picks up trash and cleans equipment to prevent spills.
• Operates a backhoe to compact waste.
• Keeps accurate daily activity records.
• Answers the phone and provides information.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and tools.
• Provides training and leadership to workers.
• Assists with other Solid Waste Department tasks.
• Follows county policies, safety standards and laws.
• Responds to information requests and customer complaints.

Education

High school diploma/GED/specialized vocational training

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.