Solid Waste Maintenance Technician

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Job Title:Solid Waste Maintenance Technician

Department:Landfill

External Hiring Range:$21.04-$24.94

Compensation Grade:2004

Pay Range:$21.04 - $30.34

Posted Internally and Externally

Our Solid Waste Department in Alexander known as the Landfill is currently seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician I to join our team. This role involves a variety of hands-on responsibilities including mowing weed-eating litter pickup and emptying dumpsters at the convenience center. The position requires daily application of Posi-Shell as mandated by state regulations to help control wind-blown litter. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with rotating weekend shiftstypically working one weekend followed by two weekends off depending on staffing needs. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather and capable of performing physical tasks while on their feet for extended periods. Flexibility is essential as the role may require filling in for other staff when needed. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment for the community.

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for performing limited semi- skilled manual work in the maintenance operation and repair of County buildings equipment grounds and facilities.

Minimum Education Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in the maintenance trades such as HVAC electric plumbing carpentry masonry or painting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Additional Training and Experience: SWANA Operator training required within first twelve months of hire.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers license.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Perform various grounds maintenance tasks including picking up litter cleaning around recycling centers and cleaning around tub grinder site and roads; Keep sites groomed and in well maintained status.
• Assist mechanics in performing various repairs to equipment and machinery including regular cleaning.
• Assist in loading recyclables on trucks.
• Operate motorized lawn mower pick-up truck and landfill equipment on an as needed basis.
• Work with all solid waste programs as assigned including Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Events.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
• Ability to use and care for tools equipment and materials employed in the work.
• Ability to review work throughout the work process to ensure that it has been performed properly at completion.
• Ability to collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods as required by work assignments.
• Ability to deal courteously with the general public.
• Ability to work in all types of weather.
• Knowledge of the standard practices materials tools and equipment utilized at the landfill.
• Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with landfill work.

In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture one that fully engages all of our employees honoring and building on each employees unique experiences opinions and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race natural hair or hairstyles ethnicity creed color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin or ancestry marital or familial status pregnancy veteran status religious belief or non-belief age or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment hiring assignment promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected addition the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.

Required Experience:

IC