Landfill Attendant

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The Solid Waste and Recycling Division is primarily responsible for the disposal of Municipal Solid Waste generated in the County as required by North Carolina State Law and in accordance with all applicable local regulations. Gaston County currently uses an integrated solid waste management plan consisting of sanitary landfilling, compost/mulch, recycling, and related waste reduction programs.

An hourly salary range of $16.87 to $19.61 is anticipated for this position.

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered essential for an employee to perform.

• Perform tire stacking duties by placing them inside a tractor‑trailer so that they can be shipped for processing. Handle all paperwork associated with tire collection, process recyclables that are brought to the baling facility, and assist with HHW events and voting machine delivery and pick up.
• Inspect and clean out all heavy equipment radiators by pressure washing to prevent engine overheating. Clean all landfill vehicles inside and out by washing the exterior and windows and by sweeping inside.
• Collect recyclables from recycling/convenience sites and bring them back to the landfill as needed. Also provide supplies at each recycling site as needed. Help clean recycling/convenience sites quarterly. Pull unacceptable waste items/recyclables from the MSW and CandD working face daily.
• Perform landscaping tasks by mowing, weed eating, and edging. Also clean around curbs in front of landfill and all other duties as assigned by supervisor (e.g., carpentry, general maintenance, etc.).
• Gather litter throughout the entire job site. Assemble and maintain litter fences around lined cells to prevent waste from escaping.
• Fuel all heavy equipment daily so that landfill operations may continue uninterrupted.
• Control traffic flow by flagging to assist customers whenever the scales are down.
• Control dust by distributing water on haul roads.
• Mix and apply alternate daily cover material to the landfill each day.
• Make sure supplies are stocked in scale house and maintenance shop.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of heavy equipment operation experience
• Valid NC Driver's License

The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

Entry level

Full‑time

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