Drop Off Center Attendant

Richland County, SC - Richland, SC

- Entry Level

Richland, SC

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The position involves managing a drop-off site for waste and recyclable materials, ensuring that services are provided in a timely manner. The role includes monitoring and screening materials delivered by residents, directing traffic, and assisting the public in proper disposal practices. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the site, operating equipment such as a backhoe, and keeping accurate records of daily activities. Additionally, the position requires providing training and leadership to assigned workers and assisting with other functions of the Solid Waste Department as needed. All duties must be performed in accordance with County policies, safety standards, and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes drop-off site to ensure timely service is provided.
• Monitors and screens all waste and recyclable materials delivered by residents to County drop-off sites.
• Directs traffic at drop-off sites.
• Assists the public in placing materials in proper containers; determines if waste is acceptable.
• Assesses and processes tipping fees for commercial waste deposits.
• Monitors containers to ensure adequate space for continued disposal and calls in collection requests as needed; coordinates collection with contractors.
• Maintains drop-off site in a clean, orderly manner; picks up trash and debris as necessary; cleans drop pans and hoses down areas to eliminate spills and odors.
• Operates a backhoe to compact waste in containers.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of daily activities.
• Answers the telephone; provides information and/or assistance to callers.
• Cleans and maintains assigned equipment and tools.
• Provides training and leadership of workers as assigned.
• Assists with other Solid Waste Department functions as assigned.
• Performs all duties in accordance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Receives and responds to requests for information and assistance and to complaints from customers.

Requirements

• Requires high school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month.