Solid Waste Technician II

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Government is seeking a customer-focused individual to staff the William Davie Recycling Center. You will guide customers in recycling activities, monitor incoming materials, and keep the grounds tidy.

The role operates outdoors on a daytime schedule (Mon-Sat), with pay based on education, skill, and internal equity. Previous customer service experience and basic computer skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires customer service experience and good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills are desirable for tracking materials.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming materials at recycling centers for safe acceptance.
• Guide customers in recycling activities at the William Davie Recycling Center.
• Keep grounds clean and tidy; track materials dropped off.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Light equipment operation

Job description

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Salary Range: $25.53 - $25.72/hourly

Thisis an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill,experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include anassessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

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MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

The Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is seeking a customer focused person to staff our William Davie Recycling Center. This individual will guide customers in their recycling activities at this recycling center embedded in the William Davie Park. This position will work to keep the grounds of the center clean and tidy and track the amounts of materials that resident’s drop-off. The incumbent should have customer service experience and great customer service skills. The position will work a schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 9 am to 5 pm. This is a full-time position, and some work will be outdoors, as the recycling collection center is an outdoor collection center. Basic computer skills are desired.

Position Summary

Monitors incoming materials at solid waste centers for the safe acceptance and disposal of the incoming items at assigned solid waste centers or landfill. This position, under direct supervision, is responsible for performing manual labor and ensuring safety procedures are followed at solid waste centers or landfill to process waste related materials, including accepting and processing household hazardous wastes. Position will operate light equipment such as skid-steer loaders, backhoes and riding mowers. Position is direct facing for customer service.

Essential Functions

• Direct traffic flow of vehicles entering solid waste acceptance centers to the proper area to unload
• Assure that refuse remains in the area is not hauled away as salvage
• Perform vehicle load inspections and monitors incoming loads for unacceptable materials
• Keep work area clean and free of debris to prevent damage to incoming vehicles
• Assist with evaluating solid waste at solid waste centers or landfill for acceptability or correct location
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and tools
• May load and unload heavy material from trucks and vans using forklifts or manual methods when applicable
• Move and aid in moving furniture or equipment and large and bulky objects
• Perform general grounds keeping such as picking up trash and debris
• Monitor the safety of at job site with consideration of customers and co-workers
• May operate non-CDL required vehicles as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• May require county Driving Privileges
• May require Powered Truck Certification (Forklift)

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual skills preferred
  • Skills working with powered machinery & tools
  • High aptitude of mechanical skills
  • Ability to obtain a CDL
  • Ability to obtain solid waste operations certificate for landfill or compost operations
  • Past customer service skills

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of Light equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, solid waste and construction.
  • Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of equipment, tools and industrial/construction settings.
  • Basic tools used in maintenance and construction work
  • Communication methods with customers
  • Safe work practices

  Skills

  • Operating power tools such as, blowers, sweepers, mowers, saws and other devices.
  • Operating light motorized equipment, such as skid-steer loaders, riding mowers and industrial trucks (forklifts)
  • Performing manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions

  Abilities

  • Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
  • Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
  • Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
  • Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time
  • Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
  • Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards
  • Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in area of expertise

  Computer Skills

  • Basic understanding of applicable computer programs.
  • Familiarity using two way radios, smart phones and electronic equipment

  Work Environment

  • Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions

  Selection

  This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations. No

  Reasonable Accommodations Statement

  To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Disclaimer Statement

  This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.