Solid Waste Technician III - North Meck Recycling Center

Mecklenburg County Government; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Government seeks a skilled operator to perform heavy equipment duties at our North Meck Recycling Center facility in Huntersville. This role involves outdoor manual labor, operating equipment, and ensuring safety compliance in solid waste processing.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and may involve CDL Class A/B endorsements. You will work rotating weekends and engage with customers while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires direct related experience (4+ years).
• Experience with heavy equipment and waste management preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment at solid waste facilities.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and basic maintenance.
• Direct customers at solid waste centers or landfills.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and tools.
• Adhere to safety programs and guidelines.

Skills

Computer skills

Forms completion

Inspections

Manual labor

Hazard recognition

Reading labels

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A or B with endorsements

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.