Solid Waste Technician III (Maintenance)
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Follow your calling, Find your careerPlease apply by:10/4/24Salary Range: $20 - $29.86This is 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.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.Location: Compost Central Recycling Center - 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214Position SummaryUnder general supervision performs skilled activities that may include operating and maintaining heavy equipment at solid waste management facilities, may include accepting and processing Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) and may include direct customer service interactions. Incumbent shall also operate such equipment as Roll Off Trucks, Backhoes, Skid Steers, forklifts, powered carts, and similar equipment. Incumbent may also complete routine equipment inspections, fueling and preventive maintenance requirements; This position will also require the knowledge of acceptable and nonacceptable waste types and familiarity with NC DEQ waste standards. This position will be working outdoors and may perform manual labor. The incumbent shall adhere to safety procedures at acceptance centers or landfill facilities to process Municipal Solid Waste, Household Hazardous Waste, Construction Demolition Debris, Yard Waste debris and Recyclable Materials.Essential FunctionsMay operate large heavy equipment in the collection and disposal of recyclables, garbage, trash,and/or refusePerform minor maintenance and related care of heavy equipment used in daily refuse processingKeep the work area clean and free of debris to prevent damage to incoming vehiclesAssist with directing customers at solid waste centers or landfillAssist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and toolsEngage in safe working practices and comply with safety programs and guidelinesPrepare daily Pre/Post trip inspections, fill out daily fuel logsMay provide direction to temporary labor or community service workers engaged in generalgrounds keeping such as picking up trash and debrisReport and monitor unsafe working conditionsMonitor the safety of co-workersMay operate solid waste vehicles that require a CDLMay perform vehicle load inspections and monitor incoming loads for unacceptable materialsMay process HHW by separating items by material characteristics, ensuring that DOT labels arecorrectly made according to shipping requirements.Minimum QualificationsExperience:Minimum of four years of directly related experienceEducation:High School Diploma or equivalentCombination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: YesLicenses and CertificationsRequires County Driving PrivilegesDepending on the area of assignment, may require a Class A or B CDL with one or more of thefollowing endorsements, H(Hazardous Materials), N(Tank Vehicle), P (Passenger Transport), S(School Bus/Passenger Transport), T (Double/Triples), or X (Tanker and hazardous Materials).Depending upon area of assignment, may require a Waste Management Operators Certificate(Landfill) or Compost Facility Operators Certificate (Mulch Processing) or Transfer StationCertificate, as required by State regulations and facility permit requirementsPreferred QualificationsExperience working in the waste management field and be familiar with the nomenclature ofterms, job hazards, and standard limitations of material acceptance.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge ofMedium duty equipment used in maintenance, transportation, and constructionOccupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation ofequipment and practices used in identifying waste related materials.Basic tools used in maintenance and construction workCustomer service methodology, and communication with customers using disposal facilitiesBasic awareness of the Americans with Disabilities ActLock out tag-out proceduresSafe work practices and hazards associated with work in an industrial job situationsUse of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in the maintenance activitiesDifferent material types typically received such as electronics, fertilizers, acids, or bases related tosorting, separating, and shipping.SkillsBasic computer knowledge. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Smart Phones, etc.Ability to fill out daily forms in a paper format or electronic format for Fuel, and other requiredformsPerforming pre-trip/post-trip checks on equipment, and ability to operate hand tools and smallpower equipment of drills, mowers and powered carts.Performing manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.Must be able to read labels of waste/trash to identify hazards, must be able to read signs, warninginformation and follow written instructions.AbilitiesAdaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilitiesor environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirementsor culturesCommunication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individualsor groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain theinformation providedContributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the teamtoward the completion of goalsEnergy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor,effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of timeManaging Work: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completedefficientlySafety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholdingsafety standardsTechnical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technicaland professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with currentdevelopments and trends in area of expertiseComputer SkillsBasic understanding of applicable computer programs, use of two-way radios, smart phones andtablets used in vehicle routing.Work EnvironmentWorks in outdoor exposed to weather conditionsSelectionThis classification has been identified as having a role in the development ofADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to followCounty policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.NoReasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonableaccommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made tohelp enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Disclaimer StatementThis is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements orworking conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request.Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positionsmay be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.