Alternate Collection Attendant (ON CALL

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

• Respect -respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated
  - strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity
  - do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable
  - ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly
  - service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

York County Solid Waste Collection & Recycling supports the operation of 16 Collection & Recycling Centers throughout the county by providing solid waste and recycling opportunities for York County residents, in an effort to meet the waste reduction and recycling goals set by the SC Solid Waste Management Policy Act. York County established the recycling program in 1993 and is recognized as one of the best in the state of South Carolina.

Solid Waste Collection & Recycling (Center Locations & Operating Hours) | York, SC ()

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This is a temporary position that will fill in at the Collection & Recycling Center sites located throughout York County as needed with the possibility of moving into a permanent part time position at a regular site. The purpose of this position is to provide guidance and assistance to the citizens delivering waste and recyclable materials to County Collection & Recycling Centers.

Monitors container volumes and maintains site appearance and safety; and maintains accurate records.

$16.14 per hour. Salary is dependent on experience and education.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and/or Saturday, 7:00 am – 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm on an as needed - fill in basis.

• Coordinates the opening and closing of the centers and provide information and assistance to the general public.
• Provides professional customer service to citizens; including answering citizen questions related to proper disposal and recycling, notifying citizens of upcoming special events or policy changes, and encouraging citizen participation in recycling.
• Monitors and screens all waste and recyclable materials delivered by residents to centers and ensure materials are placed in appropriate containers.
• Directs traffic at the centers as needed.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records and logs of daily activities
• Ensures the center and surrounding areas are clean and orderly. Removes trash and debris and cleans buildings as necessary.
• Monitors two-way radios, provides assistance to callers and answers telephone calls as needed.
• Assists with unloading recycle and household waste containers as requested.
• Inspects, cleans and maintains assigned equipment and tools, and notify supervisor of necessary maintenance and repair needs.
• Assists with other division and department functions as assigned.
• Operates compactors, rakes, hoes, garden forks, hose pipes, hand sprayers, cleaning supplies, and additional hand tools.
• Performs all duties in accordance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting…