Landfill & Recycling Operations Technician

Gaston County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaston County Government’s Solid Waste & Recycling Division is hiring a groundskeeping/landscaping worker to support landfill operations, recycling, and site maintenance. The role involves mowing, litter control, operating and maintaining site facilities, and assisting with recycling and events.

Anticipated hourly pay range is $16.88 to $20.04, with a schedule mainly Monday–Friday 6:00 am–6:30 pm and alternating Saturdays 8:00 am–5:00 pm, reflecting field availability and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License with no restrictions.
• Able to work varying schedules 6:00 am–6:30 pm weekdays and 8:00 am–5:00 pm Saturdays (alternate weekends).
• Willing to work in adverse health and weather conditions.
• Landscaping and carpentry skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mow, weed eat, and edge; general maintenance around landfill.
• Gather litter; maintain litter fences around lined cells.
• Process recyclables at baling facility; assist with HHW events and voting machine delivery/pickup.
• Collect recyclables from sites and bring to landfill; stock supplies.
• Inspect/clean heavy equipment radiators; wash and fuel vehicles as needed.
• Apply alternate daily cover material to the landfill.
• Control dust on haul roads; assist customers when scales are down.
• Maintain supplies in scale house and maintenance shop.

Skills

Landscaping

Carpentry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gaston County Government’s Solid Waste & Recycling Division is hiring a groundskeeping/landscaping worker to support landfill operations, recycling, and site maintenance. The role involves mowing, litter control, operating and maintaining site facilities, and assisting with recycling and events.

Anticipated hourly pay range is $16.88 to $20.04, with a schedule mainly Monday–Friday 6:00 am–6:30 pm and alternating Saturdays 8:00 am–5:00 pm, reflecting field availability and weather conditions.