Job Opening
Post Date: 9/15/2025
Convenience Center Attendant (Part-Time)
Marshall County Solid Waste
This is responsible and physically demanding work involving the supervision and operation of solid waste convenience centers located throughout Marshall County. Activities associated with the job include assisting individuals with the proper disposal of household trash and other debris, informing clientele about regulations pertaining to the proper disposal of recyclable and/or hazardous materials, ensuring the cleanliness, security and proper maintenance of the center and notifying the Solid Waste Director of any needed repairs, supplies or equipment. Additional activities include assisting with the coordination of collection activities depending upon the utilization of the center. Incumbents also assist with bundling cardboard and other recyclables and supervising the activities of inmates assigned to their facility. Job duties require knowledge of waste disposal rules and regulations including recyclable items and hazardous materials, sufficient strength, and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in variety of weather conditions and good interpersonal and decision-making skills. Job performance is evaluated by the Solid Waste Director through review of the cleanliness and organization of assigned convenience centers, ability to interact effectively with the public, knowledge of solid waste regulations and physical ability to perform the job.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED preferred and/or the ability to read and write at the eighth grade level; some experience working in solid waste operations; knowledge of solid waste regulations including hazardous materials and recyclable items; good decision making and interpersonal skills; sufficient strength and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in variety of weather conditions or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
Necessary Special Requirements
Benefits
TO APPLY:
Post Date: 9/15/2025
Convenience Center Attendant (Part-Time)
Marshall County Solid Waste
This is responsible and physically demanding work involving the supervision and operation of solid waste convenience centers located throughout Marshall County. Activities associated with the job include assisting individuals with the proper disposal of household trash and other debris, informing clientele about regulations pertaining to the proper disposal of recyclable and/or hazardous materials, ensuring the cleanliness, security and proper maintenance of the center and notifying the Solid Waste Director of any needed repairs, supplies or equipment. Additional activities include assisting with the coordination of collection activities depending upon the utilization of the center. Incumbents also assist with bundling cardboard and other recyclables and supervising the activities of inmates assigned to their facility. Job duties require knowledge of waste disposal rules and regulations including recyclable items and hazardous materials, sufficient strength, and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in variety of weather conditions and good interpersonal and decision-making skills. Job performance is evaluated by the Solid Waste Director through review of the cleanliness and organization of assigned convenience centers, ability to interact effectively with the public, knowledge of solid waste regulations and physical ability to perform the job.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED preferred and/or the ability to read and write at the eighth grade level; some experience working in solid waste operations; knowledge of solid waste regulations including hazardous materials and recyclable items; good decision making and interpersonal skills; sufficient strength and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in variety of weather conditions or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
- Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the disposal of solid waste in Marshall County.
- Knowledge of the proper handling and disposal of recyclable items and hazardous materials.
- Knowledge of disposal sites utilized for the collection of construction debris, wood, rock, tires, and other items not allowed in the convenience center.
- Knowledge of routine preventive maintenance and repair activities involved with the management of a solid waste convenience center.
- Knowledge of common first aid practices required for solid waste operations including minor cuts, scraps, bruises, etc.
- Knowledge of required safety precautions for handling solid waste including proper lifting techniques, handling of sharp object and use of universal precautions.
- Ability to interact in a professional and tactful manner with the public.
- This is very heavy work requiring considerable static, explosive, dynamic and trunk strength and requiring the exertion of up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force constantly and up to 5 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
- Work requires considerable flexibility, mobility, and speed of limb movement.
Necessary Special Requirements
- Completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report.
- Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s License, Class D, and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.
Benefits
- 401(k)/457(b) retirement plan program
TO APPLY:
- Application and Job Description may be picked up from the Marshall County Human Resources Office, 3309 Courthouse Annex, 3rd floor, Lewisburg, TN 37091 or obtain from www.marshallcountytn.com
- Completed application and resume will be accepted by the Marshall County Human Resources Office until the position is filled.
- No phone calls please.