Job Description

Posting number: 00634

Department: SOLID WASTE

Job classification: Site Operator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Sanitation, Waste Management

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION:

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BEFORE IT CAN BE SAVED IN THE SYSTEM.

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED SECTIONS OF THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH IREDELL COUNTY

& PURPOSE:

This position assists the public with unloading and sorting solid waste and recyclable materials at a collection site. Work includes enforcing County policies, maintaining site in neat and clean condition; operating compactor; providing information about operations and policies to customers; assisting disabled customers; maintaining simple records of work activities; and other 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 blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is reviewed for public relations, site cleanliness, and accuracy of records. Reports to Transfer Station Supervisor.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.

Greets and assists citizens with unloading materials from vehicles; checks to insure each vehicle has proper decal affixed to window; explains recycling and other programs and answers questions and enforces policies; assists with sorting materials and storing in appropriate bins.

Screens material collected for proper content; insures that no paint, chemicals, tires, or yard waste is disposed.

Operates compactor equipment to pack garbage; greases and maintains equipment; cleans area of stray materials and sweeps; Operates backhoe to compact trash and recycle containers; operates roll-off truck to switch out containers when needed; assists equipment operators loading and unloading containers as needed to ensure safety.

Charges customers as needed, collects cash and issues receipts.

Uses Excel file to verify residency of customers requesting new decals. Prepares forms and maintains records of such activities.

Contacts equipment operators as needed when bins and compactors reach capacity.

Cleans and maintains site building including grounds maintenance.

Sprays insecticide; applies necessary chemicals or other strategies for odor control.

Maintains simple records of site activities and number of visitors.

Plans for necessary space in bins and compactor for weekend collections; contacts truck drivers in advance to ensure space is available as needed; assists truck drivers with loading containers.

Cleans site with hose, broom and other equipment as needed.

Assists elderly and disabled citizens with site use.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of policies regarding the collection and sorting procedures of various solid waste and recyclable materials.

Skill in the operation of all assigned equipment.

Ability to communicate polices and information to the public effectively.

Ability to operate and maintain mechanical equipment including compactor.

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 collect and maintain security of cash.

Ability to maintain simple records of work activities.

Ability to work multiple sites within Iredell County as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE “REQUIREMENTS”:

Graduation from High School or GED is preferred, but not required. Some experience operating equipment and dealing with the public preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL “REQUIREMENTS”: NONE

“PREFERRED” QUALIFICATIONS: NONE