Solid Waste Site Attendant - Part Time Salary $16.32 - $27.75 Hourly
Location: Johnston County Landfill, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 02554
Department: Solid Waste Division
SW Convenience Site Opening Date: 02/05/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description Benefits Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Description The Johnston County Solid Waste Department is seeking a part-time Site Attendant.
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; provides information about operations and policies to customers; assists disabled customers 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 bloodborne pathogens.
Work is performed under regular supervision and is reviewed for public relations, site cleanliness and accuracy of records.
This position is open until filled.
Duties and Responsibilities Greet and assist citizens with unloading materials from vehicles; explain recycling and sticker programs and answer questions; assist with sorting materials and storing in appropriate bins.
Screen material collected for proper content and for proper use of fee stickers.
Operate compactor equipment to pack garbage; grease and maintain equipment; clean area of stray materials and sweep; mow grass and trim site.
Maintain simple records of site activities and numbers of visitors.
Operate two way radio to keep in contact with supervision and truck drivers.
Duties may require operation of County vehicles.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of policies regarding the collection and sorting procedures of various solid waste and recyclable materials.
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.
Desired Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Possession of a valid North Carolina Drivers license.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.
Important Pre-Employment Information If the position requires a degree, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
A pre-employment reference check will be conducted.
A background check may be required and may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry checks, pre-employment drug screening, SBI fingerprinting, and, if applicable, a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) check.
A conviction record does not automatically disqualify you from employment, unless otherwise required by state law. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits Are not available with this position.
Employer Johnston County Department of Solid Waste
Address P.O. Box 2980 680 County Home Road Smithfield, 27577
Phone 919-938-4750