Solid Waste Foreman

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking a supervisor to lead the operation of solid waste and recycling centers. The role requires coordination of center activities, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with applicable laws.

A valid state driver’s license is required, and the candidate should have over one year to two years of related experience. The position involves overseeing collection, dispatch, and performance of center duties, with responsibility to support county goals and maintain regulatory

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
• Over one year and up to and including two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports the collection of solid waste and recyclables at convenience centers.
• Ensures centers are fully operational.
• Packs and dispatch cans.
• Collects scale tickets.
• Assists in the implementation of County solid waste goals and objectives.
• Assists in maintaining County compliance with Local, State and Federal laws regulating recycling and solid waste at collection sites.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to lead the operation of the solid waste and recycling centers.

Examples of Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Supports the collection of solid waste and recyclables at convenience centers.


• Ensures centers are fully operational.


• Packs and dispatch cans.


• Collects scale tickets.


• Assists in the implementation of County solid waste goals and objectives.


• Assists in maintaining County compliance with Local, State and Federal laws regulating recycling and solid waste at collection sites.


• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires an Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.


• Over one year and up to and including two years of related experience.

Special Certifications And Licenses

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

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.