Convenience Center Attendant (Part-time)

Salary: $17.89 Hourly
Location : Bridgeton Convenience Site, 605 Hwy 55 E, New Bern, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 11173
Department: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Primary Purpose


The primary purpose of this job is to assist the public at the County convenience sites. This position ensures all waste brought to the site is placed in the proper location and collects refuse stickers from citizens disposing of household waste. This position could be responsible for stirring paint with the paint exchange program. This is a part time position averaging 15-20 per week at the Craven County convenience sites.

Essential Functions


Works in cooperation with roll-off driver in loading and unloading trash containers in their appropriate place. Assists the public as to what containers their recyclable and other refuse are to be placed in and ensures that recyclables are not mixed with non-recyclable items. Inform the public as to what can and cannot be placed in the convenience site. Assists public in unloading of appliances, furniture and other items as needed. Cleans convenience site grounds. Maintains the compactor by keeping it greased and fluid checked at all times. Ensures that all waste brought to the site does not exceed the maximum load size per trip (one pickup truck or small trailer). Ensure that no commercial waste is brought into the center. Contact appropriate people by telephone to request a full container be pulled. Record and maintain haul data records. Collect refuse stickers from all bags that are brought to the site for disposal.

Minimum Education and Experience


Any combination of experience and training which provide for the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be able to operate a variety of tools and equipment used in the collection, disposal and clean-up of solid waste material and the site.

Additional Information


Ability to accept temporary assignments at any other Convenience Sites, other than the Site to which employee is permanently assigned. Other duties as may be required to efficiently maintain and operate the convenience site. Additional work hours as may be required. Work hours may include: Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and during natural disasters.
Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a variety of tools and equipment used in the collection, disposal and clean-up of solid waste material and the site. Requires physical abilities such as lifting, bending, stooping, and pushing. Must be physically able to operate a compactor and to perform such physical labor as may be needed to clean and maintain the convenience site.