General Statement of Duties
An employee in this class performs responsible work operating and maintaining a solid waste collection site.
Work includes assisting the public with unloading and sorting solid waste and recyclable materials at a collection site; maintaining site in neat and clean condition; provides information about operations and policies to customers; assists disabled customers and others needing help with related tasks.
The employee is subject to inside and outside environments and extreme temperatures.
The employee may also be subject to the final OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens.
Work is performed under regular supervision from the Solid Waste Director and or his or her designee and is reviewed for public relations, site cleanliness, and accuracy of records.
Duties and Responsibilities/Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Working knowledge of policies regarding the collection and sorting procedures of various solid waste and recyclable materials.
Working knowledge of the operation of the landfill and the disposal of solid waste including the solid waste transfer program.
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety practices involved in solid waste recycling.
Ability to encourage, lead, guide and inform citizens in processing recyclable materials.
Ability to interpret and apply policies on waste disposal in various containers and methods.
Ability to establish effective working relations with the public and coworkers.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to maintain simple records of work activities.
Greets and assists citizens with unloading materials from vehicles; explains recycling programs and answers questions; assists with sorting materials and storing in appropriate bins.
Must be in proper uniform when reporting for work in County supplied uniforms and all required PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment).
Screens material collected for proper content.
Monitors the Convenience Site and keeps the site clean and orderly, both inside and outside the fence.
Picks up and cleans all areas by hand or with rakes, hoes, and shovels.
Works to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations regarding solid waste recycling by advising the public of the best practices, ordinances, and regulations.
Assists the Solid Waste Director and or his or her designee in maintenance of records; enters data into records; completes daily reports of Convenience Site activity levels; calls landfill staff when hauling is needed beyond regular pick up schedules.
May operate two-way radio to keep in contact with supervision and truck drivers.
Must call in container fullness report daily, at the time designated by the Solid Waste Director, to assure proper service for the containers of recycling and/or solid waste.
Additional Job Duties
Performs related duties as assigned.
Desirable Education and Experience
Ability to read and write and some experience dealing with the public, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform the physical life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work and to prepare simple records.
Must be able to wear footwear as required by the Solid Waste Director in keeping with safety policy.
Special Requirements
May require possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
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