Solid Waste Site Attendant

Solid Waste Site Attendant

Salary

$34,974.13 - $59,456.03 Annually

Location

Johnston County Landfill, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

02687

Department

Solid Waste

Opening Date

10/21/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The Johnston County Solid Waste Department is seeking a full-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

• Greets and assists citizens with unloading materials from vehicles; explains recycling and sticker programs and answers questions; assists with sorting materials and storing in appropriate bins.
• Screens material collected for proper content and for proper use of fee stickers.
• Operates compactor equipment to pack garbage; greases and maintains equipment; cleans area of stray materials and sweeps; mows grass and trims site.
• Maintains simple records of site activities and numbers of visitors.
• Operates 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.

Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.

Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost!

Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more! To learn more, visit www.myjcbenefits.com

• This description applies to benefits eligible positions.

Employer Johnston County

Department Solid Waste Address P.O. Box 2980

680 County Home Road

Smithfield, 27577

Phone 919-938-4750

Website https://www.johnstonnc.gov/solidwaste/