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Operations Heavy Equipment Operator - Solid Waste Collection & Recycling
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
Plan Reviewer-Land Development
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Utility Locator/Preventative Maintenance Technician
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Utilities
Firefighter II
- Anna K. Hubbard Fire Training Center, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
PW Foreman, Field Ops (North Drainage Crew)
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$60,840.00 - $68,515.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Facilities Management
- Public Works
Account Specialist II, III or IV
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$17.26 - $28.36 Hourly
- Full Time
- Sales
LEO - Light Equipment Operator Road Maintenance
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Kennel Technician II
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Animal Control or Services
Real Property Transfer Analyst
- Government Center, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Other
Maintenance Technician II - Utilities
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Public Health
- Utilities
Evidence Control Technician
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
GIS Analyst
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- GIS and Surveying
Heavy Duty Mechanical Technician - Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Deputy Sheriff
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$26.19 - $30.58 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Compensation Specialist I or II
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$24.25 - $35.58 Hourly
- Full Time
- Human Resources and Personnel
Animal Control Officer I
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Animal Control or Services
Recovery Assistant II
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$17.26 Hourly
- Full Time
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
Building Codes Inspector - 4/24/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$51,001.00 - $66,788.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Building and Safety
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 4/24/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$19.34 - $20.53 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Health
Convenience Center Site Attendant - Signal Point James Island
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$15.00 - $16.96 Hourly
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
Court Specialist II
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$42,145.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Court Administration
- Public Health
CFO/Finance Director
- Government Center, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
CODE ENFORCMENT OFFICER II - PLANNING
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$50,440.00 - $55,140.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Safety Manager
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$76,315.00 - $99,964.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Safety
Forensic Chemistry Technical Leader - Biological Science Center
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$95,804.00 - $125,465.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Sciences and Laboratory
Forensic Laboratory Analyst II - Biological Science Center
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$76,315.00 - $99,964.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Criminology and Forensics
- Sciences and Laboratory
County Attorney
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Assistant County Attorney
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Legal Services
Helicopter Pilot (Mosquito Control Division)
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$60,840.00 - $98,508.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Law Enforcement Records Specialist II - Detention 4/3/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$20.59 - $24.40 Hourly
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Legal Services
- Public Safety
Plans Reviewer - Building Inspection Services - 4/3/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$60,840.00 - $79,684.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Agriculture or Farm or Ranch
- Building Maintenance
- Building and Safety
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Equipment Operator I - Landfill
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$19.34 - $25.32 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
Telecommunications Specialist I
- Rock Hill, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Judicial Deputy Sheriff - 3/31/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$43,264.00 - $51,230.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff (Temporary) 3/31/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$26.19 Hourly
- Temporary
- Public Safety
- Other
Firefighter Engineer
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$50,469.00 - $58,039.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Fire and EMS
Engineering Program Manager I (Capital Projects)
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$112,000.00 - $125,465.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Project Management
Trades Technician III Detention Center
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$50,440.00 - $66,060.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Safety
Principal Planner
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Detention Deputy (Juvenile) 3/10/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$20.80 - $24.63 Hourly
- Full Time
- Probation
- Public Safety
- Other
Revenue Collections Liaison I
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$21.66 Hourly
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Construction Maintenance Worker I - PW - 3/9/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$19.17 Hourly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Licensed Practical Nurse (OTP)
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$25.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Health
Trades Technician III - HVAC - 3/6/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$50,440.00 - $66,060.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Utilities
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Public Health
- Other
Master Detention Deputy
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$54,890.00 - $64,321.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
911 PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR II
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$22.22 Hourly
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Safety
Trades Technician III - Plumbing
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$50,440.00 - $66,060.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Firefighter
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$45,495.00 - $49,953.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Senior Program Manager
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$76,375.00 - $99,964.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Project Management
Summary Court Specialist
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$20.63 - $22.61 Hourly
- Full Time
- Court Administration
Detention Deputy
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$20.80 - $24.63 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
Detention Deputy/Emergency Response Team
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$20.80 - $24.63 Hourly
- Full Time
- Emergency Management
- Public Safety
- Other
Trades Technician II
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$40,227.00 - $52,665.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Trades Technician III
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$50,440.00 - $66,060.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Trades Technician III - Facilities
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$50,440.00 - $66,060.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Custodian
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$15.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Custodial and Janitorial
Parking Services Representative I-Temporary
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$15.00 Hourly
- Temporary
- Customer Service
- Other
Deputy Sheriff
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Public Safety
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I, II, III
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$16.68 - $25.40 Hourly
- Full Time
- Other
Detention Officer I
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Veterinarian-Special Incentive up to $25,000 Sign-on Bonus, Relocation, Student Loan Benefit
- York, South Carolina
- YORK COUNTY, SC
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Animal Control or Services
Forensic Pathologist
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$275,000.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Health
Heavy Equip Mech I, II, III or Heavy Equip Field Mechanic
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$19.34 - $38.31 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
11C Indirect Fire Infantryman
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Army National Guard
- Part Time
- Military
11C Indirect Fire Infantryman
- Moncks Corner, South Carolina
- Army National Guard
- Part Time
- Military
11C Indirect Fire Infantryman
- Union, South Carolina
- Army National Guard
- Part Time
- Military
11B Infantryman - Management Training
- Moncks Corner, South Carolina
- Army National Guard
- Part Time
- Military
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Anderson, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Military
Boatswains Mate
- Charleston, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Military
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Columbia, South Carolina
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Nuclear Engineer
- Moncks Corner, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$240565.812500
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Bomb Technician
- Walterboro, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$55985.390625
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Aviation Operations & Support
- Spartanburg County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$87454.992188
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Surface Warfare Officer
- Sumter County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$102714.359375
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Pilot
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$143009.937500
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Medical Assistant
- Manning, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$38788.898438
- Full Time
- Public Health
Medical Technician
- Kingstree, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$48755.058594
- Full Time
- Public Health
IT Professional
- Seneca, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$78309.265625
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$95068.664063
- Full Time
- Engineering
Naval Flight Officer
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$132109.156250
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Registered Nurse
- Cowpens, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$78931.726563
- Full Time
- Public Health
Medical Corps Officer (Physician)
- Hardeeville, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$108233.765625
- Full Time
- Public Health
SEAL Officer
- Calhoun Falls, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$94746.804688
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aviation Electronics Technician
- Mullins, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$90961.437500
- Full Time
- Engineering
Electronics Technician
- Kiawah Island, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$71459.664063
- Full Time
- Engineering
Computer Field Technician
- Burnettown, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$77574.132813
- Full Time
- Engineering
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
- Kershaw County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$76808.687500
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Great Falls, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$72335.804688
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Cook
- Summerville, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$51486.031250
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Information Systems Technician
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$79056.179688
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Security & Law Enforcement
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$83346.421875
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Master-at-Arms
- Tega Cay, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$89960.710938
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Aviation Electrician’s Mate
- Bishopville, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$92169.460938
- Full Time
- Engineering
Advanced Electronics
- Pacolet, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$78936.171875
- Full Time
- Engineering
Navy Chaplain
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$104033.406250
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Seneca, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$85813.203125
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Information Technology Professional (IT Support)
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$76818.796875
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Medical Support
- Newberry County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$41169.578125
- Full Time
- Public Health
Fire Controlman
- Moncks Corner, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$88729.507813
- Full Time
- Engineering
Culinary Specialist
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$50990.058594
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Boatswain’s Mate
- York County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$92119.453125
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Meteorologist
- North Augusta, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$106063.632813
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Oceanographer
- Forest Acres, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$109540.820313
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Dental Hygienist
- Ridgeland, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$77551.203125
- Full Time
- Public Health
Registered Nurse
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Medical Support
- Newberry County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Orangeburg County, South Carolina
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Columbia, South Carolina
- The United States Secret Service
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Aviation Electronics Technician
- Mullins, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
SEAL Officer
- Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Advanced Electronics
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Information Systems Technician
- Tega Cay, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Cook
- Cheraw, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Surface Warfare Officer
- Fort Mill, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Nuclear Engineer
- Awendaw, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
IT Professional
- Due West, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Dental Hygienist
- Kiawah Island, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Electronics Technician
- Lake City, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Master-at-Arms
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Pilot
- Denmark, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Naval Flight Officer
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Varnville, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Navy Chaplain
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Oceanographer
- Central, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Lincolnville, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Aviation Operations & Support
- North Augusta, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Medical Corps Officer (Physician)
- Burnettown, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Bomb Technician
- Orangeburg County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Aiken, South Carolina
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$49,739–$89,518
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Border Patrol Agent – Law Enforcement Career, $20,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Lexington, South Carolina
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$49,739–$89,518
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Meteorologist
- Greenville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aviation Electrician’s Mate
- Bishopville, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Computer Field Technician
- Orangeburg County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Fire Controlman
- Moncks Corner, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Culinary Specialist
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Boatswain’s Mate
- York County, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Medical Assistant
- Elgin, South Carolina
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Border Patrol Agent
- Greenville, South Carolina
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$49,739–$89,518
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Inman, South Carolina
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman)
- Anderson, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Chaplain
- Beaufort, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Boatswains Mate
- Spartanburg, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Beaufort, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Information Technology Professional
- Woodland Hills, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Registered Nurse
- Orangeburg, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Woodland Hills, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Nuclear Engineer
- Anderson, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
SEAL Officer
- Charleston, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
SEAL Officer
- Woodland Hills, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Advanced Electronics / Computer Field Technician
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military

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Operations Heavy Equipment Operator - Solid Waste Collection & Recycling
- York, South Carolina United States
- YORK COUNTY, SC
- May 15, 2026
- See Position Description - Full Time
YORK COUNTY, SC

About York County York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. York County features everything from prominent parks and greenways to renowned hiking trail systems in the Kings Mountain National Military Park to Carowinds Amusement Park (one of the largest in the Southeast) – all with a cost of living that’s under the national average.
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- Full Time
- May 15, 2026
Job Description
About us

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success. Y

Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.
York County Solid Waste Collection & Recycling is actively seeking individuals to join our team. Solid Waste Collection & Recycling supports the operation of 16 Collection & Recycling Centers throughout the county by providing solid waste and recycling opportunities for York County residents, in an effort to meet the waste reduction and recycling goals set by the SC Solid Waste Management Policy Act. York County established the recycling program in 1993 and is recognized as one of the best in the state of South Carolina.

Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism
Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

About our opportunity

We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time (40 hours per week), hourly Operations Heavy Equipment Operator (Heavy Equipment, Automated Belt Conveyors, and Automation Sorting Equipment) within the Solid Waste Collection and Recycling division. The purpose of this position is to perform the duties required for the processing of recyclable materials collected from the County’s collection and recycling centers or delivered by municipalities and private haulers delivered to the Material Recovery Facility (MRF). These duties primarily include the operations of manufacturing equipment for the sorting of single stream recycling that include: balers, optical sorting, and production conveyor belt sorting. This position works with contract staffing daily and supports the collection, sorting, packaging, and shipment of recyclable materials. The position also includes commercial vehicle operations. For more information on the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) please view the following video link: https://youtu.be/jG0acQulvIs

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade: $20.40 - $24.24 an hour. Compensation is determined based on qualifications.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm (40 hours per week) with occasional Saturdays and holiday shifts; occasional overtime available per operational needs.

Our Total Compensation Package:
Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays (some holidays may require scheduled work)
Longevity Pay
SC State Retirement Plan Pension
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Sick Bank
Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
Wellness Screenings
Employee Assistance Programs
Professional Development / Trainings

Duties and Responsibilities:
Operates a commercial vehicle to transport solid waste and/or recyclables from the County C&R Centers to the landfill, Material Recovery Facility (MRF), or other processing/disposal facilities.
Maintains the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and buildings surrounding, operates and adjusts automated sorting line, PLCs, Baler, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
Coordinates, trains and assigns tasks to contract laborers and/or inmate laborers for the operation and maintenance of York County’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF), recycling facilities, and county collection and recycling centers.
Prepares and loads recyclables onto tractor-trailers for shipment.
Operates heavy equipment for the loading and movement of materials.
Separates, packages, and delivers recyclables into appropriate categories and deliver as scheduled.
Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly operator preventive maintenance on automated sorting equipment, baler, and equipment necessary to perform duties.
Conducts and attends daily and routine safety meetings for staff as required.

About you

Education and Experience:
High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Valid state Class B, Commercial driver’s license. Class A, preferred. Or has the ability to obtain in 6 months
Heavy Equipment Certification and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification or the ability to obtain.
Requires Confined Space, Fire Extinguisher, Lock Out Tag Out, Hazard Communications, and Hazardous Materials Training required (Provided by the Department).
OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Certification preferred.
Applicants with equivalent experience and education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken . Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
Traffic; Moving machinery.
Electrical shock; Heights.
Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.

Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation. Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits series provides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)

Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.

Longevity Allowance
Full-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.

Longevity Allowance
Years of Continuous Service Monthly Longevity Amount
10-14 Years $20.00
15-19 Years $25.00
20-24 Years $30.00
25-29 Years $35.00
30-34 Years $40.00
35-39 Years $45.00
40+ Years $50.00

Parental Leave
Employees that have been employed at least 12 months with the county may be eligible for up to 30 days of parental leave immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a legal dependent child.

Bereavement Leave

Three (3) days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member, which includes a spouse, parent, grandparent or child.

Annual Leave
Probationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.

Earning Rate for Full-Time Employees
Full-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve-month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.

Sick Leave
Full-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.

Earning Rate of Sick Leave
Full time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.

Paid Holiday’s
The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees:
January - December: 3 Optional Holidays per Calendar Year
January: New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Day
May: Memorial Day
June: Juneteenth Day
July: Independence Day
September: Labor Day
November: Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday after Thanksgiving
December: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Training:
Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.

Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
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YORK COUNTY, SC

About York County

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. York County features everything from prominent parks and greenways to renowned hiking trail systems in the Kings Mountain National Military Park to Carowinds Amusement Park (one of the largest in the Southeast) – all with a cost of living that’s under the national average.
YORK COUNTY, SC
- York, South Carolina, United States
- https://www.yorkcountygov.com/
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