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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Temporary Convenience Center Operator

Solid Waste Management, NC

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.18/hr - $18.18/hr

NEOGOV is seeking Temporary Convenience Center Operators for the Orange County Solid Waste Management. This role involves screening incoming materials, assisting with waste disposal, and providing customer service at the Solid Waste Convenience Center.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Opens and closes a waste and recycling center and assists with heavy waste disposal by operating a skid steer loader or bobcat and compacting containers

Monitors customer loads for unacceptable or banned materials and reports findings; ensures materials are placed in the correct recycling containers and assists customers unload items as needed

Operates compactors for waste, recyclables and bulky materials

Monitors open top containers for acceptable materials and ensures full containers are replaced with empty ones

Enforces load limits, records site usage and maintains records; ensures patrons are residents of Orange County

Maintains structures and work areas free of debris and litter; performs basic tree-trimming, removal of weeds and painting

Assists in removing chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) material from white goods delivered to the landfill for recycling (certification required)

May manage Household Hazardous Waste (certification required)

Provides excellent customer service with a positive attitude and professional demeanor; directs the general public to appropriate containers, answers questions regarding Solid Waste department procedures and practices, and explains proper access and use of the landfill to the public

Oversees the operation of a public salvage shed and enforces adherence to the Solid Waste Scavenging Policy; enforces the number of patron visits per day and time spent at the shed, and has authority to deny items based on usability and condition of the item(s)

Adheres to the departmental and manufacturer’s safety rules and regulations, and uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); ensures the safety of self, patrons and other employees

Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments and routing

Qualification

Heavy equipment operationRefrigerant recovery certificationHazardous waste management certificationSafety practicesRecord keepingCustomer servicePhysical staminaCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Thorough knowledge of the operation of basic heavy equipment such as bobcat, compactors, bulk containers, and skid steer loaders, and demonstrated skill to properly use assigned equipment

Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices, and the ability to apply these practices to assigned work

Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, resourcefulness, accuracy thoroughness and the physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Ability to read, understand and enforce ordinances, rules and regulations

Ability to scrutinize incoming materials to ensure compliance with ordinance and policy to regarding permissible acceptance of materials

Ability to maintain accurate usage records

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to work independently without close supervision

Ability to follow instructions including verbal, written and diagrammatic

Ability to remove refrigerant and process in accordance with HVAC and EPA Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Act (if applicable)

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and with hand motions; ability to explain Solid Waste rules and regulations in addition to Federal, State and local ordinances and regulations pertaining to recyclables

Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with the general public, management, co-workers, vendors and sub-contractors

Ability to perform heavy work, exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

Must possess the visual acuity to visually inspect parts and materials, use hand tools and scrutinize materials and incoming loads