Solid Waste Technician II - County of Mecklenburg, NC : Job Details

Follow your calling, Find your careerPlease apply by: 1/31/25Salary Range: $20 - $27.69Thisis 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 comparisonto the market rate and requirements for the job.AtMecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as youare with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best versionof you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help MecklenburgCounty become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptionalexperience for yourself, and a better working world for all.Working atMecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) youwill help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptionalquality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA's responsibilitiesrange from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and airresources for future generations. Working with LUESA provides an opportunity topartner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you areinterested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success andinnovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented,high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance ourquality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.Position SummaryMonitors incoming materials at solid waste centers for the safe acceptance and disposal of the incomingitems at assigned solid waste centers or landfill. This position, under direct supervision, is responsible forperforming manual labor and ensuring safety procedures are followed at solid waste centers or landfill toprocess 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 isdirect facing for customer service.Essential FunctionsDirect traffic flow of vehicles entering solid waste acceptance centers to the proper area to unloadAssure that refuse remains in the area is not hauled away as salvagePerform vehicle load inspections and monitors incoming loads for unacceptable materialsKeep work area clean and free of debris to prevent damage to incoming vehiclesAssist with evaluating solid waste at solid waste centers or landfill for acceptability or correctlocationAssist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and toolsMay load and unload heavy material from trucks and vans using forklifts or manual methods whenapplicableMove and aid in moving furniture or equipment and large and bulky objectsPerform general grounds keeping such as picking up trash and debrisMonitor the safety of at job site with consideration of customers and co-workersMay operate non-CDL required vehicles as neededMinimum QualificationsExperience:Minimum of two years of experience.Education:High School Diploma or equivalentCombination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: YesLicenses and CertificationsMay require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's LicenseMay require county Driving PrivilegesMay require Powered Truck Certification (Forklift)Preferred QualificationsBilingual skills preferredSkills working with powered machinery & toolsHigh aptitude of mechanical skillsAbility to obtain a CDLAbility to obtain solid waste operations certificate for landfill or compost operationsPast customer service skillsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge ofLight equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, solid waste and construction.Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation ofequipment, tools and industrial/construction settings.Basic tools used in maintenance and construction workCommunication methods with customersSafe work practicesSkillsOperating power tools such as, blowers, sweepers, mowers, saws and other devices.Operating light motorized equipment, such as skid-steer loaders, riding mowers and industrialtrucks (forklifts)Performing manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditionsAbilitiesAdaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilitiesor environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirementsor culturesCommunication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individualsor groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain theinformation providedContributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the teamtoward the completion of goalsEnergy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor,effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of timeManaging Work: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completedefficientlySafety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholdingsafety standardsTechnical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technicaland professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with currentdevelopments and trends in area of expertiseComputer SkillsBasic understanding of applicable computer programs.Familiarity using two way radios, smart phones and electronic equipmentWork EnvironmentWorks in outdoor exposed to weather conditionsSelectionThis classification has been identified as having a role in the development ofADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to followCounty policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.NoReasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonableaccommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made tohelp enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Disclaimer StatementThis is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements orworking 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 positionsmay be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.