Please apply by: 10/22/26
Salary Range: $25.89 - $29/hourly
This is a 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.
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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: Foxhole Recycling Center: 17131 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277
As a Solid Waste Technician III, this position will require that the incumbent hold at least a CDL Class B, or obtain one within 8-months of selection into the position. The job will operate heavy equipment at our Foxhole Landfill, which will include roll-off trucks, landfill bulldozers and compactors, and off-road dump trucks. The position will also assist with customer interactions at our drop-off areas for trash and recyclables, screening incoming loads of materials and gently directing customers recycle correctly.
This position will require work on rotating Saturdays, as our program operates six-days a week. Much of the work will be outdoors operating and maintaining equipment (daily greasing and fueling). The incumbent may also work with our Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection and processing operations at the site. Incumbents must be able to stand and walk much of their assigned shifts.
Under 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 may 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 non-acceptable 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.
May operate large heavy equipment in the collection and disposal of recyclables, garbage, trash, and/or refuse
Perform minor maintenance and related care of heavy equipment used in daily refuse processing
Keep the work area clean and free of debris to prevent damage to incoming vehicles
Assist with directing customers at solid waste centers or landfill
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and tools
Engage in safe working practices and comply with safety programs and guidelines
Prepare daily Pre/Post trip inspections, fill out daily fuel logs
May provide direction to temporary labor or community service workers engaged in general grounds keeping such as picking up trash and debris
Report and monitor unsafe working conditions
Monitor the safety of co-workers
May operate solid waste vehicles that require a CDL
May perform vehicle load inspections and monitor incoming loads for unacceptable materials
May process HHW by separating items by material characteristics, ensuring that DOT labels are correctly made according to shipping requirements
Experience: Minimum of four years of directly related experience
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
Requires County Driving Privileges
Depending on the area of assignment, may require a Class A or B CDL with one or more of the following 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 Station Certificate, as required by State regulations and facility permit requirements
Experience working in the waste management field and be familiar with the nomenclature of terms, job hazards, and standard limitations of material acceptance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Medium duty equipment used in maintenance, transportation, and construction
Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of equipment and practices used in identifying waste related materials.
Basic tools used in maintenance and construction work
Customer service methodology, and communication with customers using disposal facilities
Basic awareness of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Lock out tag-out procedures
Safe work practices and hazards associated with work in an industrial job situations
Use of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in the maintenance activities
Different material types typically received such as electronics, fertilizers, acids, or bases related to sorting, separating, and shipping.
Basic 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 required forms
Performing pre-trip/post-trip checks on equipment, and ability to operate hand tools and small power 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, warning information and follow written instructions.
Abilities
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time
Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in area of expertise
Basic understanding of applicable computer programs, use of two-way radios, smart phones and tablets used in vehicle routing. Physical Demands
Incumbents must be able to stand and walk much of their assigned shifts
The person in this position needs to move about from point X to point Y frequently
Constantly Ascends/Descends a ladder to perform duties or operate equipment
Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions
Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations. No
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working 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 positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
Mecklenburg County is more than just a great place to work. The County provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives every day in countless ways. From helping families in need to protecting the public’s health and even maintaining hundreds of acres of public park land, working here means you will have the chance to be a part of providing services for an amazingly diverse population.
It’s not just a place to work – for some, it’s an opportunity to serve their neighbors and make a difference in our community. For others, the role they take on fulfills a lifelong pursuit in an area of study. Whatever the reason you choose to work for the County, there is an opportunity for personal growth, professional development, and to truly make a difference in people’s lives.
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