Part Time Convenience Center Site Attendant (Landfill) #51643

Burke County Public Health; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Burke County Public Health seeks a Part Time Convenience Center Site Attendant for the landfill in Morganton, NC. The role involves assisting with the operation and maintenance of a convenience center/transfer station, including monitoring equipment, grounds, and material sorting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and the work is performed in outdoor conditions with exposure to hazards. The hiring salary is $14.98 per hour and the opening date is September 1, 2026 with an

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment and grounds needs.
• Ensure operation requirements are met.
• Monitor materials for disposal or recycling and proper sorting.
• Remove material in inappropriate places and re-sort.
• Direct citizens to alternate disposal sites for unacceptable materials.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Part Time Convenience Center Site Attendant (Landfill)

Department: General Services

Hiring Salary: $14.98 per hour

Opening Date: September 1, 2026 8:00 AM

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Statement Of Duties:

Performs duties in the operation and maintenance of a Convenience Center or Transfer Station for the collection of garbage and recycling materials.

Distinguishing Features Of The Class:

Work is supervised by the Engineer/General Services Director or his/her designee. Work is evaluated by conferences, observation, and feedback from the centers’ clients regarding operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitoring equipment and grounds needs.
• Assuring that requirements for the operation are met.
• Monitors the appropriateness of materials for disposal or recycling and the proper sorting of the material.
• Removes any material in inappropriate places and re-sort.
• Directs citizens to alternate disposal sites for materials that are unacceptable.

Additional Job Duties

• Performs related duties as required.

Physical Requirements

The employee is subject to working in inside and outside environments, extreme temperatures and weather, and is exposed to various hazards such as noise, vibration, moving mechanical parts, and atmospheric conditions.

Desirable Education And Experience

Graduation from high school/GED ; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Application Process

Burke County paper applications can be obtained at the Human Resources office, located at 200 Avery Ave. Morganton, NC, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; online applications are available at: www.burkenc.org. Completed applications should provide a complete work history, including a detailed and thorough list of job duties. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

Job Details

Job ID #51643 Category General Services Status Open Salary Hiring Salary: $14.98 per hour Posted September 1, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled

Tools

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• Apply Online