Watauga County Employment Opportunities


Job TitleContainer Site Attendant
Application DeadlineSeptember 11, 2025
Beginning Salary$18.92 per hour
DescriptionWATAUGA COUNTY POSITION OPENING Watauga County Sanitation Department is accepting applications for Part-Time Regular Container Site Attendant. Under general supervision, oversees the operation of County-owned convenience centers for receiving solid waste and recyclables. Also, must be able to handle any complex situations that may occur concerning the public and maintain overall clean condition of site. Assists public in removing and depositing solid waste in appropriate receptacles. Clean, sweep, and salt sites and maintain site in excellent condition, including site attendant shelter. Performs other related work as required. 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. This position is part-time regular with half time benefits. Weekend work is required for this position. Salary $18.92 per hour. County benefit package includes health insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Application deadline is Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:00pm. Apply at NC Works Career Center, 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 278-6460. Applications may also be obtained at www.wataugacounty.org (Employment Link) and submitted by mail, email WataugaCounty@ncworks.gov, or fax (828) 278-6468. An active NCWorks account is required, please visit ncworks.gov to create an account or to retrieve username. Watauga County is an EEOE.


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