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Landfill Attendant

Gaston County Government
Gaston, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/27/2025
The Solid Waste & Recycling Division is primarily responsible for the disposal of Municipal Solid Waste generated in the County as required by North Carolina State Law and in accordance with all applicable local regulations. Gaston County currently uses an integrated solid waste management plan consisting of sanitary landfilling, compost/mulch, recycling, and related waste reduction programs. 

An hourly salary range of $16.87 to $19.61 is anticipated for this position.The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered essential for an employee to perform.
  • Performs tire stacking duties by placing them inside a tractor-trailer so that they can be shipped for processing. Handles all paperwork associated with tire collection, processes recyclables that are brought to the baling facility, and assists with HHW events and voting machine delivery and pick up.
  • Inspects and cleans out all heavy equipment radiators by pressure washing to prevent engine overheating. Cleans all landfill vehicles inside and out by washing the exterior and windows and by sweeping inside.
  • Collects recyclables from recycling/convenience sites and brings them back to the landfill as needed. Also provides supplies at each recycling site as needed. Helps clean recycling/convenience sites quarterly. Pulls unacceptable waste items/ recyclables from the MSW and C&D working face daily.
  • Performs landscaping tasks by mowing, weed eating, and edging. Also cleans around curbs in front of landfill and all other duties as assigned by supervisor (e.g., carpentry, general maintenance, etc.).
  • Gathers litter throughout the entire job site. Assembles and maintains litter fences around lined cells to prevent waste from escaping.
  • Fuels all heavy equipment daily so that landfill operations may continue uninterrupted.
  • Controls traffic flow by flagging to assist customers whenever the scales are down.
  • Controls dust by distributing water on haul roads.
  • Mixes and applies alternate daily cover material to the landfill each day.
  • Makes sure supplies are stocked in scale house and maintenance shop.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Two years of heavy equipment operation experience
  • Valid NC Driver's License
The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

Salary : $17 - $20

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