Utility Site Attendant

General Statement

Under limited supervision, collecting waste disposal fees and maintaining a neat, organized collection site. Directs the flow of traffic in the site and provides information to customers. Must have good customer service skills and be able to work in all types of weather. Reports to the Union County Solid Waste Collections Supervisor.

• Assists customers by identifying solid waste material type, determining the appropriate cost, and appropriate disposal.
• Distinguishes waste material from recyclable materials and offers instruction to customers as to proper sorting and disposal.
• Takes the lead role when working with part‑time employees at the Solid Waste Management Facility.
• Maintains a clean workstation at the convenience center.
• Distinguishes refuse from recyclable materials and offers instruction to customers as to proper sorting and disposal.
• Picks up spilled debris and maintains a clean area around the convenience site property.
• Calculates garbage fee totals (on the spot) and provides correct change to customers. Counts cash collected, keeps a daily log, and follows all Union County Cash Handling Procedures.
• Responds to customer inquiries and provides information regarding items acceptable and unacceptable at the Union County Convenience Center at the Solid Waste Management Facility.
• Operations a variety of landscaping and light grounds‑maintenance machinery. Regular duties include removal of litter from worksite and along county roadways.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).

• Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

• Works various shifts including weekends and holidays as assigned.

• High School Diploma and one (1) year of customer service and/or cash handling experience.

• Works various shifts including weekends and holidays as assigned.

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle, variety of light site‑maintenance equipment, hand tools, and office equipment including cash registers, calculators, radios, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to exert a moderate amount of force constantly, and up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, to move objects.
• Moderate work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Moderate Work.

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to users’ needs and responsive to changing goals, priorities, needs, and processes. Employee may be exposed to dust, fumes, and varying weather conditions.

• All full‑time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period.
• Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage
• Health & Wellness Center available exclusively to Union County employees, spouses and dependents covered under the health plan.

• All full‑time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period.

• Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full‑time and benefitted part‑time employees.
• Additional coverage for Life Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Long Term and Short Term) is available for purchase through payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents.

• Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees…