Utility Site Attendant - Part Time

Union County, NC; Wingate (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Union County, NC is seeking an attendant to manage waste disposal fee collection and maintain a clean, customer-friendly convenience center. The role requires directing traffic, answering questions, and ensuring proper sorting of waste and recyclables.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Shifts include weekends and holidays, with physical duties such as light lifting and calculator use.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and able to maintain a safe driving history.
• Willing to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Physical ability to operate a calculator and perform light lifting.

Responsibilities

• Collect waste disposal fees and maintain an organized convenience center.
• Direct traffic flow and assist customers with information.
• Identify waste type and determine disposal cost for customers.
• Educate customers on sorting recyclables and proper disposal.
• Maintain cleanliness of the workstation and surrounding area.
• Record cash and daily totals; provide correct change and logs.
• Answer customer inquiries about items accepted at Union County facilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calculator

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, collecting waste disposal fees and maintaining a neat, organized collection site. Directs the flow of traffic in the site and provides information to customers. Must have good customer service skills and be able to work in all types of weather. Reports to the Union County Solid Waste Collections Supervisor.

• Assists customers by identifying solid waste material type, determining appropriate cost, and appropriate disposal.


• Distinguishes waste material from recyclable materials and offers instruction to customers as to proper sorting and disposal.


• Maintains clean work station at the convenience center.


• Distinguishes refuse from recyclable materials and offers instruction to customers as to proper sorting and disposal.


• Maintains clean workstation.


• Calculates garbage fee totals (on the spot) and makes correct change to customers. Counts cash collected and keeps daily log.


• Responds to customer inquiries and provides information regarding items acceptable and unacceptable at the Union County Convenience Centers at the Solid Waste Management Facility.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).

Licenses or Certifications

Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Special Requirements

Works various shifts including weekends and holidays as assigned.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a calculators. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree and light lifting. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work, the job is rated for Light Work.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to users’ needs and responsive to changing goals, priorities, needs, and processes.