Solid Waste Technician I

Follow your calling, Find your career Please apply by: 6/3/26 Salary Range: $20 - $23/hourlyThis is a 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: William R Davies Recycling Center, 4635 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226More About The RolePlease note this is a part-time position for 20 hours per week. This position will primarily require work on Fridays and Saturdays at The William R. Davies Recycling Center. Duties will involve general outdoor labor and assisting customers with recycling inquiries along with overall site cleanlinessPosition SummaryMonitors the safe delivery and disposal of solid waste at assigned transfer station or landfill. Thisposition, under direct supervision, is responsible for performing manual labor and ensuring safety procedures are followed at transfer site or landfill to load/unload trash, debris and junked furniture and appliances.Essential FunctionsWork assignments in accordance with close supervision and specific instructions on newassignments;Perform repetitive tasks under general supervision after they are learned;May drive a vehicle to and from work locations or to pick up and deliver materials;Assist in directing traffic flow of vehicles entering a solid waste facility to the proper area to unloadAssure that materials remain in the area and are not hauled away as salvageInteract with customers to direct to proper disposal locations.May perform vehicle load inspections and monitors incoming loads for unacceptable materialsKeep work area clean and free of debris to prevent damage to incoming vehiclesMay build, maintain or erect signs at solid waste facilities to direct trafficAssist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and toolsLoad and unloads heavy material from trucks, equipment, and vansMove and aid in moving large and bulky objectsPerform general grounds keeping such as picking up trash and debris, mowing grass, andcleaningWork safely and report unsafe situations to supervisory staffMay operate non-CDL required vehicles as neededExperienceMinimum QualificationsEducationNo experience required.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 the ability to obtain and maintain County driving privilege'sPreferred QualificationsPreferably some working knowledge of trade methods and practices, or ability to readily learn the use of tools and materials, work methods and work practices and use and operation of related equipment;Ability to follow written and oral instructions;Ability to make simple arithmetical computations and perform routine maintenance tasks;Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge ofLight equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, and constructionOccupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this equipmentBasic tools used in maintenance and construction workSkillsOperating light powered tools, such as drills, mowers, blowers and other assigned equipmentPerforming heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditionsUnderstanding of safetySkill with fueling and mixing oil and gas for small equipmentAbilitiesAdaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or culturesCommunication: 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 providedContributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goalsEnergy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor,effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of timeSafety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standardsComputer SkillsBasic understanding of applicable computer programsWork 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.No