LEAD SITE ATTENDANT

Dorchester-County,-Sc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorchester County is seeking a part-time Site Attendant Lead to supervise daily site operations, resolve resident concerns, and ensure safe handling of waste and recyclables at county convenience centers. The role requires proactive leadership, coordination with supervisors, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

The position oversees opening/closing, directs traffic, maintains container integrity, and records daily activities, with flexible hours including some evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• One year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the timely opening and closing of assigned convenience center; locking building and gates at the end of the day.
• Monitoring and screening all waste and recyclable materials delivered by residents to County convenience centers.
• Directing traffic at drop-off sites.
• Leads the daily performance and safe work practices of Site Attendants.
• Frontline employee to resolve and record complaints or concerns from residents and or visitors.
• Ensuring trash compactor is operational and ready to receive waste from County residents.
• Assisting the public in placing materials in proper containers; determining if waste is acceptable; transferring recyclables from small to large bins; and properly sorts them.
• Monitoring containers to ensure adequate space for continued disposal; calls in end-of-the-day waste and recyclable container volumes as required for scheduling the next day’s collections; calling in collection requests as needed.
• Removing any and all contamination from containers.
• Making sure containers are emptied when full.
• Cleaning up spills in oil collection section and report weekly oil volume readings
• Maintaining convenience center and surrounding area in a clean, orderly manner; picks up trash and debris as necessary; cleaning drop pans; and hosing down areas to eliminate spills and odors.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of daily activities.
• Answering telephones; provides information and/or assistance to callers and supervisors.
• Cleaning and maintaining assigned equipment and tools.
• Providing training and leadership to workers as assigned.
• Assisting with other Solid Waste Department functions as assigned.
• Performing 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.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education

High School Graduation or GED equivalent

Job description

LOCATIONS:

• OAKBROOK
• KINGHTSVILLE

The purpose of this job is to serve as the lead for other Site Attendants to ensure their daily assignments are completed and operates as a frontline employee to initially resolve any resident/visitor issues or concerns. They communicate with direct supervisors to resolve any unordinary requirements or demands. This class monitors and screens all waste and recyclable materials delivered by residents to County convenience centers; assists the public in placing materials in proper containers; monitors container volume; and maintains site appearance and safety.

This position works under close supervision according to set procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensuring the timely opening and closing of assigned convenience center; locking building and gates at the end of the day.
• Monitoring and screening all waste and recyclable materials delivered by residents to County convenience centers.
• Directing traffic at drop-off sites.
• Leads the daily performance and safe work practices of Site Attendants
• Frontline employee to resolve and record complaints or concerns from residents and or visitors
• Ensuring trash compactor is operational and ready to receive waste from County residents.
• Assisting the public in placing materials in proper containers; determining if waste is acceptable; transferring recyclables from small to large bins; and properly sorts them.
• Monitoring containers to ensure adequate space for continued disposal; calls in end-of-the-day waste and recyclable container volumes as required for scheduling the next day’s collections; calling in collection requests as needed.
• Removing any and all contamination from containers.
• Making sure containers are emptied when full.
• Cleaning up spills in oil collection section and report weekly oil volume readings
• Maintaining convenience center and surrounding area in a clean, orderly manner; picks up trash and debris as necessary; cleaning drop pans; and hosing down areas to eliminate spills and odors.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of daily activities.
• Answering telephones; provides information and/or assistance to callers and supervisors.
• Cleaning and maintaining assigned equipment and tools.
• Providing training and leadership to workers as assigned.
• Assisting with other Solid Waste Department functions as assigned.
• Performing 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.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• One year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Work is performed?in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.?

Dorchester?County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not?represent?in any way a contract of employment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position; typical work 52 hours per pay period Monday through Fridays, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. This is a safety sensitive position and employees holding this position have the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. This position is subject to random drug testing.

E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.