JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Substitute Solid Waste Site Attendant (Fill in)

DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste

SALARY: Grade 53 $13.1346 Hourly

OPENING DATE: April 30, 2024 CLOSING DATE: “OPEN UNTIL FILLED” APPLY AT: Duplin County Personnel Office Apply Online: www.duplincountync.com

County Administration Building

224 Seminary Street

Kenansville, NC 28349

9l0-296-2104 "Equal Opportunity Employer"

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under general supervision of the Solid Waste Director, the employee directs citizens to appropriate waste disposal locations; inspects disposal loads for hazardous materials and unacceptable materials; approves and rejects such loads depending on their content; performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Provides information and assistance to customers in a professional, courteous and tactful manner regarding disposal and recycling procedures, rules, policies and options.

· Directs customers to proper disposal sites and monitors combined loads to ensure correct placement.

· Directs incoming and departing vehicles to and from disposal and recycling areas.

· Ensures that only residential waste is accepted.

· Complies with proper safety regulations and performs work in a safe manner.

· Performs routine operation and maintenance of compactor.

· Coordinates the servicing and collection of containers.

· Position is responsible for general site maintenance and clean-up of center area. Cleans and sweeps as necessary to maintain a clean work environment including local road litter.

· Educates the general public by promoting and encouraging participation in the county recycling program.

· Ensures recyclable materials are sorted and placed in containers provided at centers.

· Opens and closes center at specified times.

· Some judgment is exercised in determining enforcement of waste/recyclable acceptance rules.

· Other projects and responsibilities may be added at Duplin County’s discretion.

Education:

Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates): Have or willing to complete a household hazardous waste training session of 40 hours within first 6 months of employment

Knowledge Requirements:

· Knowledge of recyclable materials and household hazardous waste materials generated from residents and commercial business

· Ability to comprehend and willfully take orders as well as follow directions

· Remain composed and professional in stressful situations

· Establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers & superiors

· Deal courteously and tactfully with the general public

· Read, understand and enforce site and safety rules and regulations

· Work with minimum supervision. Work alone

Experience: Customer Service experience

Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Information

Special Information (Travel required, physical requirements, on-call schedules, and so on):

· Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

· Must own dependable transportation.

· In accordance with the county’s drug free workplace policy, employees will be subject to pre-employment drug screening.

· Applicants are subject to a criminal background check as part of the hiring process.

· Must maintain a neat, clean personal appearance

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Matching the PPE to the employee's work requirements and task-specific conditions.

· PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS include

o Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

o Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting possibly

o Use hands, fingers and legs for moderate amount of time

o Perform manual labor tasks occasionally such as lifting objects, pushing, and pulling possibly 15 – 25 lbs.

o Sweep and shovel waste

o Walk on rock gravel and irregular surfaces. Outside work may be wet during rain, snow or ice

o Outside work, employee may be exposed to dust, sun, cold or hot weather

· WORKING CONDITIONS include work is performed outside and inside a building at the disposal site. Employee must be able to work alone at an isolated location and be responsible for the entire site including opening and closing the gates and containers and may be asked to change work locations with little to no prior notice. The work involves rotating shift assignments and weekends.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.13 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Kenansville, NC 28349: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person