Solid Waste Technician III - North Meck Recycling Center

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Government’s LUESA division seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator at the North Meck Recycling Center in Huntersville, NC. The role involves operating equipment, handling solid waste and HHW, and upholding safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a CDL Class A or B with endorsements. Expect outdoor work with rotating weekends and daily pre/post trip inspections.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of directly related experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Responsibilities

• Operate large heavy equipment in recycling collection and disposal.
• Perform routine maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Direct customers at solid waste centers or landfill.
• Complete daily Pre/Post trip inspections and fuel logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and waste standards.
• Monitor loads for unacceptable materials.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Customer service

Reading labels/waste types

Pre/post trip inspections

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Salary Range: $25.89 - $29/hourly This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education,skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerationsinclude an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications incomparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build acareer as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology tobecome the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice andperspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join usand build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working worldfor all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use andEnvironmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that willcontribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents.LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes tomanaging water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner withsome of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested inworking for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation youhave found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun teammembers to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life throughenvironmental stewardship and economic vitality.

Location: North Meck Recycling Center Facility - 12300 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

Work Schedule: Position may work rotating weekends

Position Summary

Under general supervision performs skilled activities that may includeoperating and maintaining heavy equipment at solid waste management facilities, may include accepting andprocessing Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW), material handlers and may include direct customer service interactions. Incumbent may operate such equipment as Rubber Tire Loaders Backhoes, Skid Steers, forklifts, equipment. Incumbent may also complete routine equipment inspections, fuelingand preventive powered carts, and similar maintenance requirements; This position will also require the knowledge of acceptable and nonacceptable waste types and familiarity with NC DEQ waste standards.

This position will beworking outdoors and may perform manual labor. The incumbent shall adhere to safetyprocedures at acceptance centers or landfill facilities to process Municipal Solid Waste, HouseholdHazardous Waste, Construction Demolition Debris, Yard Waste debris and Recyclable Materials.

Essential Functions

• May operate large heavy equipment in the collection and disposal ofrecyclables, garbage, trash, and/or refuse
• Perform minor maintenance and related care of heavy equipment used in dailyrefuse processing
• Keep the work area clean and free of debris to prevent damage to incomingvehicles
• Assist with directing customers at solid waste centers or landfill
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and tools
• Engage in safe working practices and comply with safety programs and guidelines
• Prepare daily Pre/Post trip inspections, fill out daily fuel logs
• May provide direction to temporary labor or community service workers engagedin general grounds keeping such as picking up trash and debris
• Report and monitor unsafe working conditions
• Monitor the safety of co-workers
• May operate solid waste vehicles that require a CDL
• May perform vehicle load inspections and monitor incoming loads forunacceptable materials
• May process HHW by separating items by material characteristics, ensuring thatDOT labels are correctly made according to shipping requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience:
• Minimum of four years of directly related experience
• Education:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

• Requires County Driving Privileges
• CDL Class A or B required with one or more of the
• following endorsements, H(Hazardous Materials), N(Tank Vehicle), P (PassengerTransport), S
• (School Bus/Passenger Transport), T (Double/Triples), or X (Tanker andhazardous Materials).
• Depending upon area of assignment, may require a Waste Management OperatorsCertificate
• (Landfill) or Compost Facility Operators Certificate (Mulch Processing) orTransfer Station
• Certificate, as required by State regulations and facility permit requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the waste management field and be familiar with thenomenclature of
• terms, job hazards, and standard limitations of material acceptance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of
• Medium duty equipment used in maintenance, transportation, and construction
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safeoperation of
• equipment and practices used in identifying waste related materials.
• Basic tools used in maintenance and construction work
• Customer service methodology, and communication with customers using disposalfacilities
• Basic awareness of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Lock out tag-out procedures
• Safe work practices and hazards associated with work in an industrial jobsituations
• Use of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in the maintenanceactivities
• Different material types typically received such as electronics, fertilizers,acids, or bases related to
• sorting, separating, and shipping.

Skills

• Basic computer knowledge. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Smart Phones, etc.
• Ability to fill out daily forms in a paper format or electronic format forFuel, and other required
• forms
• Performing pre-trip/post-trip checks on equipment, and ability to operate handtools and small
• power equipment of drills, mowers and powered carts.
• Performing manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to read labels of waste/trash to identify hazards, must be able toread signs, warning
• information and follow written instructions.

Abilities

• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in workresponsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures,processes, requirements or cultures
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety ofmedia to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand andretain the information provided
• Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team tomove 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 thatwork is completed efficiently
• Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employeesafety; upholding safety standards
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactorylevel of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up withcurrent developments and trends in area of expertise

Computer Skills

• Basic understanding of applicable computer programs, use of two-way radios,smart phones and tablets used in vehicle routing.

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 theseobligations. 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. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

Disclaimer Statement

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