| Job Title | Utility Worker |
| Application Deadline | February 03, 2025 |
| Beginning Salary | $38,400 |
| Description | WATAUGA COUNTY
POSITION OPENING
Watauga County Sanitation Department is accepting applications for the Utility Worker Position. Under limited supervision performs intermediate semiskilled work related to the collection and disposal of recyclables, solid waste and trash. Employee performs duties on a rotating basis at the Transfer Station. Incumbent assists with the operation of equipment on an as-needed basis; performs household hazardous waste collections; and operates various disposal systems. Employee assists in performing preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment. Performs cleaning and area maintenance duties such as parking lot and roadway debris removal, sweeping, shoveling, and ice prevention around recycling facility, containers, and site attendant shelter to maintain clean and safe convenience center. Any combination of training and experience, including 1 to 2 months of manual labor experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must be reliable, be able to communicate with the public and have a valid driver’s license. Weekend work is required for this position. Salary Grade 1, $38,400. County benefit package includes health insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Application deadline is Monday, February 3, 2025. Apply at NC Works Career Center, 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 265-5385. Applications may also be obtained at www.wataugacounty.org (Employment Link) and submitted by mail, email [email protected], or fax (828) 265-5410. An active NCWorks account is required, please visit ncworks.gov to create an account or to retrieve username. Watauga County is an EEOE. |
