Solid Waste Technician III - North Meck Recycling Center

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Salary Range: $25.89 - $29/hourly This 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 acareer as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology tobecome the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join usand build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working worldfor 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 withsome of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested inworking for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation youhave 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.

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), material handlers and may include direct customer service interactions. Incumbent may operate such equipment as Rubber Tire Loaders Backhoes, Skid Steers, forklifts, equipment. Incumbent may also complete routine equipment inspections, fueling and preventive powered carts, and similar maintenance requirements;
This position will also require the knowledge of acceptable and non-acceptable waste types and familiarity with NC DEQ waste standards.

This position will beworking 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.

• 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 engagedin 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 thatDOT labels are correctly made according to shipping requirements.

• Experience:
• Minimum of four years of directly related experience
• Education:
• H…