Solid Waste Site Attendant

Performs responsible work operating and maintaining a solid waste collection site.  An employee in this class assists the public with unloading and sorting solid waste and recyclable materials at a collection site. Work includes maintaining site in neat and clean condition; provides information about operations and policies to customers; assists disabled customers 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.

• Greets and assists citizens with unloading materials from vehicles; explains recycling and sticker programs and answers questions; assists with sorting materials and storing in appropriate bins.
• Screens material collected for proper content and for proper use of fee stickers.
• Cleans area of stray materials and sweeps; mows grass and trims site.
• Maintains simple records of site activities and numbers of visitors.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of policies regarding the collection and sorting procedures of various solid waste and recyclable materials and landfill rules.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies on waste disposal in various containers and methods.
• Ability to operate a computer, phone, printer and calculator.
• Ability to screen in-coming waste and sort recyclable materials.
• 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.

• Graduation from High School or GED and the ability to read and write and some experience dealing with the public; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid NC Driver's license.

Salary : $11 - $16