What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Operator (CD) position at Hanover County, VA?
Salary : $32,460.00 - $35,706.00 Annually
Location : different locations in Hanover County, VA
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 202500034
Department : Public Works
Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Working Title : Solid Waste Operator
Description
General Description : This is a semi-skilled position. The incumbent performs routine tasks to ensure the proper use of solid waste convenience centers.
Organization : The Solid Waste Operator is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Operator Ladder has two levels : Solid Waste Operator I and II. Incumbents report to a Waste Collection Superintendent and supervise no staff.
Essential Functions (Convenience Centers) :
- Enforces county ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Directs vehicles to proper disposal or recycling points and identifies materials not acceptable for deposit.
Operates and performs preventative maintenance on compaction equipment and roll-off containers.
Provides services to maintain the property and grounds.
Unloads refuse from citizens' vehicles as needed.
Cleans / maintains area around compactors and disconnects roll-off containers during switch outs.
Monitoring and maintains recycling and special waste areas
Explains County regulations and recycling / reuse opportunities to the public.
Direct community service workers.
Performs related work as assigned.
Responds to emergencies as required.
Centers with multiple employees - One employee may be designated as a crew leader per shift.
Essential Functions (Drainage) :
Provides services to maintain the property and grounds.
Maintain drainage ditches and storm water basins.
Construct storm water project.
Direct community service and inmate workers.
Performs related work as assigned.
Uses small tools and equipment for drainage maintenance.
Maintains equipment as required.
Performs heavy manual labor.
May operate scales / computer system at Transfer Station.
Answers questions from the public.
Documents daily work assignments.
Substituting at Convenience Centers and recycling at Transfer Stations.
Performs other duties as required.
Working Conditions : Hazards
Environment
Physical Effort
Requires walking and standing through 12.5 hour shift.
Non-exempt
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Must be able to understand and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to complete paperwork. Ability to communicate and to interact positively with the public, required. If crew leader, must be able to make daily assignments.
Education, Experience and Training : High school diploma or equivalent required. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and / or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher level on the Career Ladder requires additional experience and training.
Special Conditions :
Twelve-month probationary period
Shift Work, including weekends, holidays and evenings
Work beyond normal work schedule. Part-time employees may have an assigned day and need to be available on short notice, fill-in as needed, notify supervisor in advance of availability, and work sites other than those normally assigned.
Must wear safety equipment
Ability to provide a contact phonenumber for accessibility within a reasonable time period as determined by management
If crew leader, may be required to work daily overtime
The crew leaders are subject to the department's on-call procedures.
If you select a CDL A or B as a trade in the career ladder advancement, you will be subject to DOT testing requirements.
Revision Date : May 2024
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below : This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
Do you have a valid drivers license?
Do you have the ability to lift objects over 25 pounds?
Required Question
Salary : $32,460 - $35,706
