Salvage/Recycle Monitor

Job Description

WAGE: $19.23

DEPARTMENT: Transfer Station

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under direct supervision of the Operations Manager, performs a variety of skilled work in monitoring and maintaining salvage and recycling activities, and monitoring the flow of customer traffic and the activities of customers at the Transfer Station.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Pulls recyclables from the main waste stream, separates and loads those recyclables into designated containers for shipping.

Keeps recycling area clean.

Directs and monitors both private individuals and commercial haulers who dump refuse at the transfer station site.

Directs traffic flow by offering customers clean and concise instructions to enter and/or stop using hand signals and appropriate verbal communications.

Advises the public on safe methods of dumping refuse; advising customers against unsafe unloading practices i.e.

backing up and floor conditions.

Recognizes and strives to prevent the dumping of hazardous wastes and other non-acceptable wastes.

Warns unobservant customers away from the path of heavy equipment and debris.

Maintains a calm demeanor while dealing with fellow employees and the public.

Maintains Transfer Station site and grounds in a clean manner by picking up litter and removing spilled materials according to OSHA guidelines; and controls dust by hosing down or sweeping parking area, C & D loading area and roadways.

Other duties as assigned.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent.

Experience: One (1) year of working with the public and some experience recyclables and salvaging, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge: Knowledge of distinguishing different types of metal (tin, short iron, aluminum, copper, red and yellow brass) other valuable recyclables.

Knowledge of the common hazards and safety precautions relating to equipment operations.

Knowledge of department policies.

Knowledge of the safety measures.

Knowledge of flagging procedures for the safety of fellow employees and the general public.

Skills: Skill in the operation of assigned equipment including forklifts, skid loaders, and other equipment necessary for operations of the transfer station or show a propensity to learn such skills.

Excellent public relations skills.

Abilities: Direct and communicate with the general public using common sense.

Ability to work under varyin...