Solid Waste Technician IV - CDL ; Foxhole

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Please apply by: 10/23/26

Salary Range: $28 - $31.81/hourly
Thisis 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.

AtMecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as youare with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best versionof 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) youwill 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 topartner 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.

As a Solid Waste Technician IV at the Foxhole Landfill, you will be operating very large and complex heavy equipment, such as D-8 bulldozers, motor graders, hydraulic excavators and other equipment. The incumbent should have significant experience operating construction-type equipment, and it is desired that the incumbent be familiar with working at a modern solid waste landfill. The position will require work on rotating Saturdays, as our program operates six-days a week.

We have SWT4 positions available that require a CDL and some that do not, please indicate in the pre-screen questions if you have a CDL. If you do not have a CDL and are selected, the County will provide training for you to acquire one within 8 months of accepting the position.

Performs responsible and skilled work engaging in solid waste equipment operation. This position, under minimal supervision, is responsible for operating technically complex equipment and ensuring safety procedures are followed during solid waste operations. This position is responsible for waste screening activities, customer service interaction and may train others within this job series.

• Perform load inspections on waste materials such as Yard Debris, Construction and Demolition Debris and monitors incoming loads for unacceptable materials
• Operate a variety of equipment in the processing, collection and disposal of recyclables, garbage, trash, and/or refuse. This includes large tub-grinders, angle-blade bulldozers, front-loaders and wheel loader vehicles.
• Perform complex maintenance and related care of Diesel equipment used in solid waste operations
• Keep work area clean and free of debris to prevent damage to incoming vehicles
• Drive semi-tractor trailers hauling materials and heavy equipment (walking floor trailers and low-boy trailers)
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and tools
• Load and unloads heavy equipment from trucks and vehicles.
• Monitor the safety of job sites and co-workers
• Operate solid waste vehicles that require a CDL
• Work Environment may vary based on assigned duties

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of six years of experience.
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Combination of relevant…