SOLID WASTE MAINTENANCE WORKER

lincolncountync.gov; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in North Carolina seeks a Solid Waste Maintenance Worker to perform various maintenance duties supporting county solid waste operations. Responsibilities include maintaining convenience sites, assisting the public with tires, operating heavy equipment, and responding to emergencies. Applicants should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a valid North Carolina driver's license. This position requires working in variable outdoor environments with potential exposure to the elements.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a high school level.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar position or apprenticeship.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Maintain convenience sites and landfill.
• Assist public in unloading/loading tires.
• Operate backhoe and skid steer to compact trash.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Knowledge of department policies and procedures

Knowledge of grounds maintenance principles and practices

Knowledge of equipment operation principles

Skill in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment

Skill in customer service

Skill in oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Scale equipment

Job description

Solid Waste Maintenance Worker – Public Works – Solid Waste

This position performs a variety of maintenance duties in support of county solid waste operations.

Major Duties

• Maintains convenience sites and landfill.
• Collects televisions and other electronics from convenience sites; wraps and secures electronics for transport.
• Assists the public in unloading and loading tires.
• Performs general maintenance at convenience sites.
• Prepares appliances and places in metal bins.
• Cleans and maintains scale house area, cuts weeds and collects litter.
• Collects light bulbs at convenience sites.
• Mows grass and cuts weeds; operates a tractor and bush hog.
• Operates backhoe and skid steer to compact and move trash.
• Patches holes in pavement at convenience sites.
• Assists with equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Operates scale house as assigned; weighs truck and collects fees.
• Responds to after‑hours emergencies as needed.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of equipment operation principles.
• Skill in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Skill in the operation of scale equipment.
• Skill in customer service.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking; occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.
• Work is performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather; exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals; requires protective equipment such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.