Material Handler - Solid Waste

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Occasional evenings & weekends on an emergency basis. Will be required to work some holidays.

Location: Kershaw County Solid Waste Department, Cassatt, SC

Required Licenses: Valid SC driver's license with good driving record.

Summary: Material handlers play a vital role in the county’s recycling efforts. They transport recyclable materials from the (10) recycling / convenience centers to the landfill for distribution to recycling facilities.

Qualifications: Requires a High School diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience. Required to have and maintain a clear background check, a good driving record and a valid SC driver’s license. Must pass drug screening and be dependable and prompt.

Reports to: Solid Waste Supervisor

Responsibilities: It will be the responsibility of the employee to support the County to:

• Provide quality service to the residents of Kershaw County.
• Present a positive image to the community.
• Maintain positive and productive work relationships with all personnel.
• Conform with all applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Under regular supervision, performs a variety of manual labor tasks related to the operations of the County's C&D landfill, two (2) closed municipal landfills, and ten (10) recycling / convenience centers.

Essential duties: Essential duties shall include, but will not be limited to, the following tasks:

• Assist in the transportation, stacking and loading of all electronic waste from recycling centers into tractor trailer for transport
• Assist in the transportation, stacking and loading of all tires from recycling centers into tractor trailer for transport
• Assist in the transportation, stacking and loading of all plastics/aluminum from recycling centers into tractor trailer for transport
• Driving county vehicles attached to trailers to transport equipment, tools, personnel to/from County landfill to/from recycling centers.
• Operating mobile trash compactor at all sites for compaction of materials inside open top trash containers.
• Maintenance, carpentry and cleaning of landscape and buildings at all recycling centers and County landfill Assists in cleaning and maintaining all recycling centers throughout the County
• Assists in landfill & recycle center operations by removing litter & unauthorized waste, maintain grass cover on two closed municipal landfills, repairing erosion areas, screening loads, and other assigned duties.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining all recycling centers throughout the County and County landfill
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of County equipment.
• As needed, assist other County Departments such as Public Works, Utilities (Sewer), Recreation, Building Maintenance, Administration, etc.
• Typical duties may include assisting with roadway maintenance, clearing / maintaining sewer rights-of-way, landscaping, etc.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Physical

Skills:

Must be able to perform manual labor, to include but not limited to the following:

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit for extended periods.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Able to use mechanical tools and equipment in completion of daily tasks.

Kershaw County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. It is the policy of Kershaw County to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees on the basis of qualifications and without discrimination because of race, religion, color, political affiliation, physical disability, national origin, sex, age, or familial status. Kershaw County is a Drug-Free Workplace.