Solid Waste Landfill Associate — Traffic & Light Labor

City of Winston-Salem; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winston-Salem is seeking a landfill attendant to direct traffic at the customer drop-off area, assist customers with unloading waste into dumpsters, and perform routine manual labor at the landfill. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform physical tasks in varying weather conditions.

Ideal candidates can maintain safety protocols, work under limited supervision, and interact professionally with the public while performing maintenance duties and basic

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time often in adverse conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Directs traffic at customer drop‑off area; assists customers with off‑loading of waste into dumpsters.
• Picks up paper and debris on public property; performs routine unskilled manual work.
• Performs various maintenance duties at landfill.
• Performs tasks at a permitted municipal solid waste and/or construction and demolition landfill.

Skills

Manual labor

Arithmetic

Interpersonal skills

Customer interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Winston-Salem is seeking a landfill attendant to direct traffic at the customer drop-off area, assist customers with unloading waste into dumpsters, and perform routine manual labor at the landfill. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform physical tasks in varying weather conditions.

Ideal candidates can maintain safety protocols, work under limited supervision, and interact professionally with the public while performing maintenance duties and basic