Collection Center Attendant Temporary

Job Title

Collection Center Attendant

Job Description

Join our dedicated team as a Collection Center Attendant, where your skills and commitment will play a vital role in ensuring a smooth and efficient collection process. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a clean, organized environment. In this position, you will engage with customers, assist with their needs, and uphold our high standards of quality and safety. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are eager to make a positive impact in your community, we want to hear from you!

Performs semiskilled work in the operation and maintenance of the Chatham County Collection Centers including verifying decals for use of centers, inspecting, directing, and managing items for correct placement, operating equipment, communicating information to users, and performing related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Collection Center Supervisor(s) with the ability to exercise independent judgment within the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the operations of the collection centers. **NOTE** This is not a time-limited position.

Essential Functions

• Operating the Collection Centers including opening, closing, keeping clean, operating equipment, and following all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Checking decals to ensure the visitor is eligible to use the center; providing information to those who cannot use the centers;
• Properly managing containers- inspecting loads, enforcing limits, directing to correct containers, and removing items that were incorrectly placed;
• Communicating clearly with visitors about proper disposal, policies, rules, etc.; answering questions about all Solid Waste & Recycling services; and providing excellent customer service with a positive attitude and professional demeanor;
• Monitoring and controlling traffic on-site;
• Adhering to the departmental safety rules and regulations, and using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); ensuring the safety of self, visitors, contractors, and other employees;
• Responsible for operating and maintaining equipment to compact garbage, performing light custodial work, cleaning areas around and under containers, and picking up trash and litter around the site and
• Completing required paperwork properly, communicating information to the appropriate staff person, and reporting any issues;
• Assists co-workers and other departments as necessary;
• Attends training as needed and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school or General Educational Development diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform manual work in varying weather conditions;
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and repeatedly bend and reach;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time as required by work assignments;
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with the general public;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with the general public, management, and co-workers and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chatham County is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) principles and issues this anti-discrimination/EEO compliance clause to support and maintain employee's rights and responsibilities relating to equal employment. The core of equal employment opportunity is the right to work and advance on the basis of merit, ability, and potential, free from prejudice or discrimination. In accordance with the applicable anti-discrimination statutes, executive orders, and other authorities, Chatham County protects employees against discrimination, to the fullest extent of law, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, whistleblower activity, parental status, and military service (past, present, or future), and against retaliation for participation in EEO activity or opposition to discrimination.

Job Details

Employer: Chatham, County of (NC)

Salary: $16.48 Hourly

Location: Multiple locations, NC

Job Type: Temporary

Job Number: 202600412

Department: Environmental Quality

Opening Date: 06/08/2026

Closing Date: 7/29/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

This position is not eligible for benefits.