Solid Waste Technician II

Overview

Monroe Road Recycling Park – 5715 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212

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Please apply by: 7/8/26

Salary Range: $20 - $26/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 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.

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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.

• 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

Education

• Minimum of two years of experience.
• 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
• Past customer service skills

• Knowledge of light equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, solid waste and construction
• Occupat…