Hyde County
Position: Solid Waste Site Attendant – Swan Quarter
Closing Date: Open until filled

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: An employee in this class assists the public with unloading and sorting solid waste and recyclable materials at a collection site. Work includes maintaining site in neat and clean condition; operating compactor; providing information about operations and policies to customers; assisting disabled customers; maintaining simple records of work activities; and other related tasks. The employee is subject to inside and outside environments and extreme temperatures. The employee may also be subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is reviewed for public relations, site cleanliness, and accuracy of records.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of policies regarding the collection and sorting procedures of various solid waste and recyclable materials. Ability to communicate polices and information to the public effectively. Ability to operate and maintain mechanical equipment including compactor. Ability to interpret and apply policies on waste disposal in various containers and methods. Ability to establish effective working relations with the public and coworkers. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to maintain simple records of work activities.


WORK SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Ability to read and write and some experience operating equipment and dealing with the public; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS: Must be able to perform the physical life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work and to prepare simple records.

GRADE AND SALARY: Grade 59, Salary Range $23,728.51-$36,779.22

Interest candidates must complete and submit a Hyde County Employment Application to:
hr-director@hydecountync.gov. Applicants must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Hyde County is an Equal Opportunity Agency and complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.