Solid Waste Assistant Part-Time

Job Summary: 

The Solid Waste Assistant coordinates and tracks incoming waste drop-offs, processes payments, performs minor equipment operations on-site, and responds to general inquiries regarding landfill operations.  

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 

• Always do the right thing. 

• Promotes the vision, mission and values of the Board of Supervisors and the County Government Organization. 

• Weighs vehicles dropping off waste and handles payment upon exit from landfill 

• Uses software to track and charge vehicles dropping off waste 

• Creates reports summarizing daily income and waste drop-off  

• Operates minor equipment on site 

• Answers questions from public over the phone and in person, regarding general landfill operations 

• Keeps landfill staff informed of drop-offs and changes during the day  

Job Requirements: 

• High School Diploma, or equivalent 

• Three to Six months of related experience or training 

• Ability to accurately manage Point of Sales (make change, handle cash, credit card, and check transactions) 

• Excellent communication and customer service skills 

• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions 

• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical that includes alcohol/drug screening and on-going random screenings. 

  Physical Demands/Special Work Environment: 

• Constantly operates a computer, other office equipment. These tasks involve movement picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand. 

• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. 

• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amounts of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  

• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and data input. 

• Worker must be able to remain standing for up to 40% of their workday. 

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to attend meetings; access files, office machines; to interact with the public and other landfill employees. 

• The person in this position frequently communicates and exchanges information with co-workers  

• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.  

• May involve operating light equipment and performing minor manual tasks. 

• Regular exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, odors, noise, vehicle traffic. 

• Requires the use of appropriate safety equipment and adherence to all safety procedures while working on-site  

Reports to: Landfill Manager  

Supervisory Responsibility: None 

Applicant Notice:
If a job application includes any questions about prior arrests, charges, or convictions, the employer must notify the applicant—either in the application or in a separate notice—that sealed records don’t have to be disclosed. 

 Botetourt County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.