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Reports to:    Solid Waste Supervisor

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.  Occasional evenings & weekend on an emergency basis.  Will be required to work some holidays.

Location: Kershaw County Solid Waste Department, Cassat, SC

Required Licenses:    Valid SC driver's license with good driving record.

Summary: Under regular supervision, performs a vairety of manual labor tasks related to the operations of the County's C&D landfill, two (2) closed municipal landfills, and ten (10) recycling / convenience centers.

Qualifications: Requires a High School diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience. Required to have and maintain a clear background check, a good driving record and a valid SC driver’s license. Must pass drug screening and be dependable and prompt.

Essential duties: Essential duties shall include, but will not be limited to, the following tasks:

· Assists in landfill & recycle center operations by removing litter & unauthorized waste, maintain grass cover on two closed municipal landfills, repairing erosion areas, screening loads, and other assigned duties.

· Assists in cleaning and maintaining all recycling centers throughout the County, transporting recyclables, white goods, and tires to landfill.

· Assist in loading tires in vendor’s trailer plus stacking and sorting white goods.

· Assist in cleaning and maintenance of County equipment.

· As needed, assist other County Departments such as Public Works, Utilities (Sewer), Recreation, Building Maintenance, Administration, etc. Typical duties may include assisting with roadway maintenance, clearing / maintaining sewer rights-of-way, landscaping, etc.

· Perform all other related duties as assigned.


Required Physical Skills: Must be able to perform manual labor, to include but not limited to the following:

· Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

· Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit for extended periods.

· Able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

· Able to use mechanical tools and equipment in completion of daily tasks.

Responsibilities: It will be the responsibility of the employee to support the County to:

· Provide quality service to the residents of Kershaw County.

· Present a positive image to the community.

· Maintain positive and productive work relationships with all personnel.

· Conform with all applicable safety rules and regulations.


Kershaw County Employment Applications are only accepted for positions that are posted.
Employment Applications should ONLY be submitted within the posting dates and must be
submitted by 5:00 pm on the closing date. Applications should ONLY be submitted to:

Any branch of the SC Department of Employment and Workforce
OR 
Attn: Applications 
Kershaw County Government Center
515 Walnut Street
Camden, SC 29020

Kershaw County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Kershaw County to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees on the basis of qualifications and without discrimination because of race, religion, color, political affiliation, physical disability, national origin, sex, age, or familial status. Kershaw County is a Drug-Free Workplace.