Landfill Attendant

County of Dare; Manns Harbor (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Dare in Manns Harbor, NC is seeking a semiskilled worker to assist with the operation of the county landfill under supervision. The role includes monitoring entry, directing customers, and ensuring proper disposal of materials.

Responsibilities include weighing trucks, collecting fees, and performing clerical duties while maintaining grounds. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required, with ability to follow instructions and work well with the public.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the materials recycled by the County.
• Maintenance tasks involved in landfill operations.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the entrance to the County landfill.
• Direct customers to designated disposal areas.
• Screen loads to prevent hazardous or prohibited material.
• Weigh trucks entering and leaving the facility.
• Collect disposal fees and issue receipts; prepare reports for Finance.
• Perform receptionist and clerical duties as required.
• Maintain grounds around the facility.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Recycling materials knowledge

Maintenance tasks

Follow oral instructions

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Performs semiskilled work assisting with the operation of the landfill, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Landfill Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors the entrance to the County landfill.
• Directs customers to designated areas for the type of refuse being disposed of.
• Screens all loads to prevent the disposal of potentially hazardous and prohibited material.
• Weighs trucks as they enter and leave the facility.
• Collects disposal fees and issues receipts; prepares reports for Finance.
• Performs receptionist and clerical duties as required.
• Maintains the grounds around the facility.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Some knowledge of the various materials recycled by the County.
• Some knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the operation of a landfill and solid waste/recyclables collection site.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid Driver's License