• Job Description

  Req#: req15891

  Follow your calling, Find your career
  

  Please apply by: 7/14/25
  

  Salary Range: $20.30 - $30/hourly
  This is an 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.
  

  Position Location: 17131 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277
  

  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 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.
  

  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 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.
  

  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 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 timeManaging 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.

• About the company

  83 Mecklenburg County is a county located in the southwestern region of the state of North Carolina, in the United States.

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