Solid Waste Technician III (Maintenance)

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Please apply by: 7/11/24

Salary Range: $20 - $29.86

This is an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

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

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

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

Location: Compost Central Recycling Center - 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214

Position Summary

Under general supervision performs skilled activities that may include operating and maintaining heavy equipment at solid waste management facilities, may include accepting and processing Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) and may include direct customer service interactions. Incumbent shall also operate such equipment as Roll Off Trucks, Backhoes, Skid Steers, forklifts, powered carts, and similar equipment.

Incumbent may also complete routine equipment inspections, fueling and preventive 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 be working outdoors and may perform manual labor. The incumbent shall adhere to safety procedures at acceptance centers or landfill facilities to process Municipal Solid Waste, Household Hazardous Waste, Construction Demolition Debris, Yard Waste debris and Recyclable Materials.

Essential Functions

May operate large heavy equipment in the collection and disposal of recyclables, garbage, trash,

and/or refuse

Perform minor maintenance and related care of heavy equipment used in daily refuse processing

Keep the work area clean and free of debris to prevent damage to incoming vehicles

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 engaged in 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 for unacceptable materials

May process HHW by separating items by material characteristics, ensuring that DOT 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

Depending on the area of assignment, may require a Class A or B CDL with one or more of the

following endorsements, H(Hazardous Materials), N(Tank Vehicle), P (Passenger Transport), S

(School Bus/Passenger Transport), T (Double/Triples), or X (Tanker and hazardous Materials).

Depending upon area of assignment, may require a Waste Management Operators Certificate

(Landfill) or Compost Facility Operators Certificate (Mulch Processing) or Transfer Station

Certificate, as required by State regulations and facility permit requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in the waste management field and be familiar with the nomenclature 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 safe operation 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 disposal facilities

Basic awareness of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Lock out tag-out procedures

Safe work practices and hazards associated with work in an industrial job situations

Use of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in the maintenance activities

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 for Fuel, and other required

forms

Performing pre-trip/post-trip checks on equipment, and ability to operate hand tools 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 to read signs, warning

information and follow written instructions.

Abilities

Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities

or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements

or cultures

Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals

or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the

information provided

Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move 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 that work is completed

efficiently

Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding

safety standards

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical

and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current

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 these obligations.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or

working 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 positions

may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.