Part Time Convenience Center Operator
Company: Wilson County Government
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary $16.39 per hour PURPOSE
OF CLASSIFICATION The purpose of this job is to perform
general/manual work associated with operation of solid waste
convenience centers. Duties and responsibilities include assisting
the public with refuse disposal, directing separation of
disposable/non-disposable materials, cleaning/maintaining compactor
areas and convenience center facilities, operating compactors,
monitoring content levels on containers, providing information and
assistance, and performing other tasks as assigned. Reports to
Convenience Center Supervisor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following
duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific
statements of the duties does not exclude them from the
classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical
assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required
and assigned. Opens/closes solid waste convenience center each day,
following established procedures; secures premises. Assists the
general public with disposal of refuse at convenience center;
provides information and guidance concerning proper separation of
refuse and disposal procedures. Assesses materials brought into
convenience center; identifies nature of materials; determines
whether materials are appropriate to be disposed of at convenience
center; explains options for disposal of hazardous materials, toxic
materials, or otherwise non-disposable materials; directs customers
with non-disposable materials to landfill or elsewhere as
appropriate. Directs customers in the proper separation of
disposable materials; monitors activities to ensure placement of
materials into appropriate bins. Provides status reports pertaining
to convenience center operations to appropriate personnel; reports
compactor gauge readings, damages, problems, or other matters to
supervisor; reports unauthorized dumping, accidents, damages,
fires, or other problems to supervisor or other officials as
appropriate. Operates a compactor to compact household garbage and
other refuse; monitors operations and condition of compactor to
measure level of contents, prevent overflowing of materials, and
identify potential mechanical problems; operates/maintains fire
extinguisher to extinguish small fires as needed. Cleans/maintains
areas around trash bins and compactors; cleans/maintains
convenience center building and related facilities. Ensures all
spills are clean appropriately and immediately. Performs various
manual tasks associated with convenience center operations and
maintenance, which may include picking up debris/litter,
sweeping/raking/washing ground surfaces, cutting grass, applying
salt to road surfaces, hooking and unhooking bins, changes out
boxes and compactors when appropriate. Operates a variety of
equipment, machinery and tools associated with department
activities, which may include a compactor, weed eater, debris
blower, fire extinguisher, shovel, rake, hose, broom, vacuum
cleaner, etc Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary
to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may
include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, greasing
equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning
work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency
and safety; reports faulty equipment. Directs traffic within
convenience center as needed. Follows safety procedures, utilizes
safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of
employees and other individuals. Prepares or completes various
forms, reports, correspondence, logs, or other documents. Receives
various forms, reports, correspondence, hazardous materials
identification guides, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or
other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or
retains as appropriate. Communicates with supervisor, employees,
other departments, customers, the public, outside agencies, and
other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review
status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Provides assistance to other employees or
departments as needed. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED; supplemented by
2 months previous experience and/or training involving solid waste
disposal, manual work, or general maintenance work; or any
equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which
provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this
job. Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES Data Utilization : Requires the ability to
compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to
a prescribed schema or plan. Include judging whether readily
observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics
are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures
or routines. Human Interaction : Requires the ability to exchange
information for the purpose of clarifying details within
well-established policies, procedures and standards. Require the
ability to interact with the public and fellow employees in a
courteous and professional manner using verbal/nonverbal cues to
include voice tone and mannerisms. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and
Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver
and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or
materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude :
Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and
information. Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to
perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
Involve semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for
independent judgment concerning choices of action. Situational
Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness
and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information
against measurable or verifiable criteria. ADA COMPLIANCE/PHYSICAL
DEMANDS ANALYSIS Physical ability : Tasks require the regular and,
at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding
work, typically involving some combination of climbing and
balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, standing
and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). Sensory
Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and
discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability
to communicate orally. Environmental Factors : Performance of
essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental
conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity,
rain, fumes, temperature extremes, machinery, traffic hazards,
bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.
- ® - ® - ® - ® - Wilson County, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and
current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the
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