Solid Waste Technician V (Cdl-B Required Fleet Group)

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Please apply by: 5/6/24

Salary Range: $26.49 - $30.74

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.

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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.

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This is a Solid Waste Technician 5 with our Fleet group. This role requires a CDL-B License.

The primary reporting locations will be:

Compost Central Recycling Center located at 140 Valleydale Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214

Hickory Grove Recycling Center located at 8007 Pence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215.

The incumbent will be required to work non-typical business hours including some weekends, night shifts, and holidays. The incumbent must possess a Class A CDL and should be familiar with Roll-Off, Tractor-Trailer, and Front End Loader trucks.

Position Summary

Performs responsible and skilled work engaging in solid waste equipment operation, staff oversight,

maintenance and training. This position will serve as a technical lead in equipment operation,

maintenance and staff training in operating complex equipment and specialty site operation where

certification is a requirement. Position requires minimal supervision. Shall lead and instruct safety

procedures for solid waste operations. This position will have customer service interactions and will train

others within the solid waste job series. Position will serve as a Lead Operator of site operations when

supervisory personnel are not available.

Essential Functions

Serves as a Keyholder and may be responsible for opening and closing of solid waste centers

and will have access to tool storage and sensitive areas.

Takes the lead in training, mentoring and performing ride-along reviews of commercial driving

staff and other staff engaged with operating large technically complex equipment.

May perform maintenance on large, complex equipment used in the solid waste program and

diagnose fault codes associated with electronic equipment monitoring devices. Will train and

mentor other Solid Waste Technicians of lessor grades regarding maintenance.

Operates and instructs others to operate, a wide variety of equipment in the processing, collection

and disposal of recyclables, trash, special wastes and compost/mulch. This includes large tubgrinders,

angle-blade bulldozers, front-loaders, compactors and wheel loader vehicles.

Reviews equipment status, prepares necessary paperwork and utilizes MS programs such as

Excel and Word to track equipment, parts, repairs associated with work activities.

May drive semi-tractor trailers hauling materials and heavy equipment (walking floor trailers and

low-boy trailers)

Oversees and assists with equipment and tool inventories.

Load and unloads heavy equipment from trucks and vehicles, using appropriate cranes, forklifts

and other equipment.

Monitor the safety of job sites and co-workers.

Operate solid waste vehicles that require a CDL

Work Environment may vary based on assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum of seven years of 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 the area of assignment, may require a Waste Management Operators Certificate

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

Operators Certificate, as required by State regulations and facility permit requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) or certificates from

technical schools or organizations related to heavy equipment operation, solid waste program

emphasis, or workplace safety.

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

Equipment used in solid waste operations maintenance, and construction

Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this

equipment

Safe work practices and hazards associated with solid waste work

Lock out Tag out procedures

Customer service methodology, and communication with customers using disposal facilities

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

Thorough knowledge of state traffic laws and regulations associated with Commercial Vehicles

In-depth knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance

Working knowledge of computers

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations for general industry

Skills

Operating large complex Diesel and hydraulic equipment for the solid waste and construction

industry

Performing work, sometimes in adverse weather conditions

Ability to interpret written plans and permit requirements of solid waste facilities

Ability to train others in lower classes on the safe operation of heavy equipment

Situational awareness of job sites, changing conditions and operating needs

Ability to repair and diagnose equipment

Skilled with using tools and related diagnostic equipment

Instruction and mentoring of skillsets to others

Customer service awareness

Ability to read and comprehend maps

Ability to work independently

Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and make repairs

Ability to safely operate equipment

Ability to lead others

Ability to work outside with occasional exposure to inclement weather

Ability to review and teach safety practices

Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, and supervisors

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to prepare written reviews

Ability to respond to emergency situations from weather emergencies requiring debris

removal/processing

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

Ability to use electronic equipment related to heavy equipment, such as routing tablets, engine

diagnostic devices and drive cams.

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.