Spotter/Part Time - Public Works

Aiken County (SC); South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aiken County seeks an on-site Waste Monitor to screen waste deliveries, direct truck traffic, and uphold safety and regulatory standards at county landfills. This role supports daily operations, logs activities, and engages with drivers and the public to ensure proper disposal practices.

Under supervision, the position involves routine inspections, use of safety gear, and adherence to county policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School equivalency is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and screens all waste delivered by County truck drivers, commercial haulers and residents to County landfills.
• Inspects and determines acceptability of incoming waste; spot checks waste throughout the day.
• Directs incoming and outgoing traffic; ensures waste is dumped in proper landfill locations.
• Assists drivers in dumping waste as needed.
• Opens and closes landfill gates at appropriate times each day.
• Removes litter and debris from landfill site and entrance road.
• Performs all duties in accordance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Receives and reviews schedules, instructions, memos, etc.; prepares daily logs and other routine forms as required.
• Refers to policy and procedure manuals, safety manuals, etc.
• Uses safety gear, rain gear and clerical supplies.
• Attends staff and safety meetings.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, request for assistance and complaints.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other County personnel, commercial haulers and the general public.

Education

High School equivalency

Job description

Under regular supervision, monitors and screens all waste delivered by County truck drivers, commercial haulers and residents to County landfills; directs drivers to proper landfill location for dumping waste. Assists in maintaining site appearance and safety. Performs related work as required. Reports to the Operator/Foreman.

• Monitors and screens all waste delivered by County truck drivers, commercial haulers and residents to County landfills
• Inspects and determines acceptability of incoming waste; spot checks waste throughout the day.
• Directs incoming and outgoing traffic; ensures waste is dumped in proper landfill locations
• Assists drivers in dumpling waste as needed.
• Opens and closes landfill gates at appropriate times each day.
• Removes litter and debris from landfill site and entrance road.
• Performs all duties in accordance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Receives and reviews schedules, instructions, memos, etc.; prepares daily logs and other routine forms as required.
• Refers to policy and procedure manuals, safety manuals, etc.
• Uses safety gear, rain gear and clerical supplies.
• Attends staff and safety meetings.
• Receives and responds to public inquires, request for assistance and complaints.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other County personnel, commercial haulers and the general public.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Level of Job-Related Education: High School equivalency