Solid Waste Technician III - CDL-B; Foxhole

Salary Range: $25.89 - $29/hourly
Thisis 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.

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As a Solid Waste Technician III, this position will require that the incumbent hold at least a CDL Class B, or obtain one within 8-months of selection into the position. The job will operate heavy equipment at our Foxhole Landfill, which will include roll-off trucks, landfill bulldozers and compactors, and off-road dump trucks. The position will also assist with customer interactions at our drop-off areas for trash and recyclables, screening incoming loads of materials and gently directing customers recycle correctly.

This position will require work on rotating Saturdays, as our program operates six-days a week. Much of the work will be outdoors operating and maintaining equipment (daily greasing and fueling). The incumbent may also work with our Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection and processing operations at the site. Incumbents must be able to stand and walk much of their assigned shifts.

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) and may include direct customer service interactions. Incumbent may operate such equipment as Roll Off Trucks, Backhoes, Skid Steers, forklifts, powered carts, and similar equipment. Incumbent may also complete routine equipment inspections, fueling and preventive 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 be working 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 engaged in 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 that DOT labels are correctly made according to shipping requirements

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