Solid Waste Technician II

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Please apply by: 3/16/26

Salary Range: $20 - $27/hourly

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:

Foxhole Landfill Recycling Center - 17131 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277

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About the Role:

This position will be reporting to the Foxhole Landfill and Recycling Center. The selected incumbent for this role will be required to work MOST Saturdays. Duties will involve general outdoor labor and assisting customers with recycling inquiries along with overall site cleanliness.

Position Summary

Monitors incoming materials at solid waste centers for the safe acceptance and disposal of the incoming

items at assigned solid waste centers or landfill. This position, under direct supervision, is responsible for

performing manual labor and ensuring safety procedures are followed at solid waste centers or landfill to

process 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 is

direct facing for customer service.

Essential Functions

Direct traffic flow of vehicles entering solid waste acceptance centers to the proper area to unload

Assure that refuse remains in the area is not hauled away as salvage

Perform vehicle load inspections and monitors incoming loads for unacceptable materials

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

Assist with evaluating solid waste at solid waste centers or landfill for acceptability or correct

location

Assist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and tools

May load and unload heavy material from trucks and vans using forklifts or manual methods when

applicable

Move and aid in moving furniture or equipment and large and bulky objects

Perform general grounds keeping such as picking up trash and debris

Monitor the safety of at job site with consideration of customers and co-workers

May operate non-CDL required vehicles as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?:
Yes

Licenses and Certifications

May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License

May require county Driving Privileges

May require Powered Truck Certification (Forklift)

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual skills preferred

Skills working with powered machinery & tools

High aptitude of mechanical skills

Ability to obtain a CDL

Ability to obtain solid waste operations certificate for landfill or compost operations

Customer service skills

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

Light equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, solid waste and construction.

Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of

equipment, tools and industrial/construction settings.

Basic tools used in maintenance and construction work

Communication methods with customers

Safe work practices

Skills

Operating power tools such as, blowers, sweepers, mowers, saws and other devices.

Operating light motorized equipment, such as skid-steer loaders, riding mowers and industrial

trucks (forklifts)

Performing manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions

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…