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Recycling Operator
McDowell County, NC
📍 NC 📅 Posted October 9, 2026Listing sourced from Indeed
Pay: $31,254–$46,164 / year
Employment type: Full-Time. Confirm working hours on the application page.
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Job Description
Performs responsible work collecting and transporting solid waste and recyclable materials from collection site to the transfer station or recycle center.
An employee in this position is responsible for collecting waste and recyclables from several convenience centers and local government offices throughout McDowell County. Collecting Red totes of recycling from Government buildings, Load Recycling into open top trailers, load bailor with cardboard, load cardboard bails into trailers. Separate and load electronics, count and load tires into trailers. Must be able to lift up a maximum of 50 pounds.
Equipment
Bobcat, fork lift & loader, light maintenance.
Environmental Factors
Employees must perform tasks that are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions; such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, extreme cold or hot weather, noise, vibrations, gases, oil or infectious waste.
High school diploma or GED desired Vocational / Technical training or experience in heavy truck driving, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Possession of a valid NC Driver License
How to Apply
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED
APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by the McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.
McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions.
McDowell County participates in E-Verify.
Applications are available:
on our website:
www.mcdowellhrportal.org- under “Job Opportunities”
McDowell County Administration Building:
25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752
Applications can be submitted:
Online at www.mcdowellhrportal.org
in person at the County Administration building:
25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752
or by Mail to:
McDowell County Human Resources
60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752
or by email to:
employment@mcdowellgov.com
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We also offer up to 8 weeks of paid family leave to eligible employees.
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