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Please apply by: 8/28/26
Salary Range: $25.53 - $30/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.
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
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: Hickory Grove Recycling Center - 8007 Pence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215
More About the Role:
This position is with the Solid Waste Management Program and this is NOT a Commercial Driving position. This position will primarily be working onsite at the Hickory Grove Recycling Center located at 8007 Pence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215. Main duties will be assisting with accepting and separating Household Hazardous Wastes, such as paint, fertilizers and similar items delivered by residents. Occasional operation of on-site equipment, such as backhoes and rubber tire loaders. This position is required to work on occasional Saturdays. Significant customer service interactions will occur with this job, and most work will be performed outdoors at our acceptance and processing area at the facility. A standard valid driver license is required.
Position Summary
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 nonacceptable
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
Essential Functions
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
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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 situation
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
Skills
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 form
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
Computer Skills
Basic understanding of applicable computer programs, use of two-way radios, smart phones and
tablets used in vehicle routing.
Work Environment
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.
