Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

Solid Waste Maintenance Worker – Public Works – Solid Waste

This position performs a variety of maintenance duties in support of county solid waste operations.

• Maintains convenience sites and landfill.
• Collects televisions and other electronics from convenience sites; wraps and secures electronics for transport.
• Assists the public in unloading and loading tires.
• Performs general maintenance at convenience sites.
• Prepares appliances and places in metal bins.
• Cleans and maintains scale house area, cuts weeds and collects litter.
• Collects light bulbs at convenience sites.
• Mows grass and cuts weeds; operates a tractor and bush hog.
• Operates backhoe and skid steer to compact and move trash.
• Patches holes in pavement at convenience sites.
• Assists with equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Operates scale house as assigned; weighs truck and collects fees.
• Responds to after‑hours emergencies as needed.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of equipment operation principles.
• Skill in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Skill in the operation of scale equipment.
• Skill in customer service.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking; occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.
• Work is performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather; exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals; requires protective equipment such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.