Solid Waste Technician IV - Maintenance Operations (CDL required)

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Please apply by: 4/23/26

Salary Range: (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

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Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

More About the Role:

This position will work mostly with our facilities development & maintenance team in the Solid Waste Division but may be assigned to any equivalent role within the program depending on need. This role will require basic mechanical and carpentry skills, with a focus on heavy equipment operation of backhoes, hydraulic excavators, and similar equipment. This position does require at minimum, a Class B CDL. The incumbent may 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. The incumbent must have a basic understanding of grading and earth work as well as the ability to shoot, grade, and operate a laser at level efficiency. Duties will also include operating a paint sprayer, line stripping sprayer and knowledge of paint types. This role will require some non-typical work hours on an occasional basis and that will include occasional weekends, holiday and inclement weather working hours.

Location: Compost Central Recycling Center: 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214

Position Summary
Performs responsible and skilled work engaging in solid waste equipment operation. This position, under
minimal supervision, is responsible for operating technically complex equipment and ensuring safety
procedures are followed during solid waste operations. This position is responsible for waste screening
activities, customer service interaction and may train others within this job series.

Essential Functions
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

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of six years of experience.

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications
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.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in the waste management field and be familiar with the nomenclature of
terms, job hazards, and standard limitations of material acceptance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Equipment used in solid waste operations maintenance, and construction
Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this
equipment
Lock out Tag out procedures
Customer service methodology, and communication with customers using disposal facilities
Safe work practices and hazards associated with work
Use of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in the maintenance activities
Thorough knowledge of state traffic laws and regulations
Working knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance
Working knowledge of computers

Skills
Operating large complex Diesel and hydraulic equipment
Performing work, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
Ability to interpret written plans and permit requirements of solid waste facilities
Ability to fill our daily forms in a paper or electronic format for fuel, pre/post trip of vehicles and
other needs.
Ability to train others in lower classes on the safe operation of heavy equipment
Situational awareness of job sites, changing conditions and operating needs
Ability to repair and diagnose equipment
Skilled with using tools and related equipment
Skill in the operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment
Ability to read and comprehend maps
Ability to work independently
Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and make minor repairs
Ability to safely operate equipment
Ability to lead others
Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of
dust, etc
Ability to comprehend and abide to safety practices
Ability to maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees and supervisors
Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Abilities
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities
or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements
or cultures
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals
or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the
information provided
Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team
toward the completion of goals
Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor,
effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time
Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed
efficiently
Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding
safety standards
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical
and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current
developments and trends in area of expertise

Computer Skills
Basic understanding of applicable computer programs
Ability to use electronic equipment related to heavy equipment, such as routing tablets, engine
diagnostic devices and drive cams.


Work Environment
Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions

Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of
ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow
County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
No

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.