Mecklenburg County · 22 hours ago
Solid Waste Technician IV
Mecklenburg County, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$22.78/hr - $33.17/hr
6+ years expMecklenburg County is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through environmental stewardship. The Solid Waste Technician IV will operate complex equipment in solid waste operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while performing maintenance and customer service tasks.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationService Industry
Responsibilities
Perform load inspections on waste materials such as Yard Debris, Construction and Demolition Debris and monitors incoming loads for unacceptable materials
Operate a variety of equipment in the processing, collection and disposal of recyclables, garbage, trash, and/or refuse. This includes large tub-grinders, angle-blade bulldozers, front-loaders and wheel loader vehicles
Perform complex maintenance and related care of Diesel equipment used in solid waste operations
Keep work area clean and free of debris to prevent damage to incoming vehicles
Drive semi-tractor trailers hauling materials and heavy equipment (walking floor trailers and lowboy trailers)
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and tools
Load and unloads heavy equipment from trucks and vehicles
Monitor the safety of job sites and co-workers
Operate solid waste vehicles that require a CDL
Work Environment may vary based on assigned duties
Qualification
Required
Minimum of six years of experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
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 the area of assignment, may require a Waste Management Operators Certificate (Landfill) or Compost Facility Operators Certificate (Mulch Processing) or Transfer Station Operators Certificate, as required by State regulations and facility permit requirements
Basic mechanical and carpentry skills
Ability to shoot, grade, and operate a laser level efficiently
Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment such as excavators, wheel loaders, bulldozers, mini excavators, dump trucks, scissor lifts, telehandlers, forklifts, as well as ride on rollers and walk behind tamps/rollers
Ability to operate solid waste vehicles that require a CDL
Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and make minor repairs
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees and supervisors
Preferred
Experience working in the waste management field and be familiar with the nomenclature of terms, job hazards, and standard limitations of material acceptance
Company
Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County provide quality geospatial data and technology solutions, empowering customers to make data-driven decisions.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
North Carolina Railroad Company
2025-09-15Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Beverly Hinson
Partnership Services Liaison
Bill Golden
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