Solid Waste Site Attendant

Johnston County; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johnston County Solid Waste Department is seeking a full-time Site Attendant to assist the public with unloading and sorting solid waste and recyclables at a collection site. The role includes keeping the site clean, providing information on operations, and assisting disabled customers as needed.

They must be able to work in varying conditions, follow policies, and maintain basic records. The position is open until filled and may require operation of county vehicles and use of a two-way

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of policies for collection and sorting of waste and recyclables.
• Ability to interpret and apply waste disposal policies.
• Ability to establish effective working relations with the public and coworkers.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain simple records of site activities.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist citizens unloading materials; explain recycling programs and answer questions.
• Screen material for proper content and use of fee stickers.
• Operate compactor equipment; grease and maintain it; clean area and mow grass.
• Maintain simple records of site activities and visitors.
• Operate two way radio to stay in contact with supervision and truck drivers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid NC driver's license

Job description

The Johnston County Solid Waste Department is seeking a full-time Site Attendant.

An employee in this class assists the public with unloading and sorting solid waste and recyclable materials at a collection site. Work includes maintaining site in neat and clean condition; provides information about operations and policies to customers; assists disabled customers and other related tasks.

The employee is subject to inside and outside environments and extreme temperatures. The employee may also be subject to the final OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is reviewed for public relations, site cleanliness and accuracy of records.

This position is open until filled.

• Greets and assists citizens with unloading materials from vehicles; explains recycling and sticker programs and answers questions; assists with sorting materials and storing in appropriate bins.
• Screens material collected for proper content and for proper use of fee stickers.
• Operates compactor equipment to pack garbage; greases and maintains equipment; cleans area of stray materials and sweeps; mows grass and trims site.
• Maintains simple records of site activities and numbers of visitors.
• Operates two way radio to keep in contact with supervision and truck drivers.
• Duties may require operation of County vehicles.

• Working knowledge of policies regarding the collection and sorting procedures of various solid waste and recyclable materials.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies on waste disposal in various containers and methods.
• Ability to establish effective working relations with the public and coworkers.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain simple records of work activities

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's license.