About the Department

NATURE OF WORK:   Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in the operation and maintenance of a solid waste collection station and recycling facility; performs related work as required or assigned.

Position Duties

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative Only) Responsible for the maintenance and operation of a public solid waste collection and recycling facility; operates and maintains equipment; operates small front end loader; supervises assists in the dumping of permitted refuse; ensures refuse meets standards for disposal at the site; screens loads for hazardous materials; removes recyclable material, processes and bales that material; determines appropriate charges to be levied and receives fees; prepares and issues fee receipts; maintains log of loads dumped, vehicle descriptions, account transactions, and receipts issued; prepares records and reports; maintains daily user count; subject to on-call, outside of normal work schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience operating small equipment (example: skid steer loaders) at a transfer station, landfill, construction or a related area; preference of six (6) months of customer service experience or simple bookkeeping experience; or, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities of this classification; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.

Other Qualifications

Good knowledge of:

• occupational hazards and proper safety precautions;
• the proper use of small equipment.
   

Working knowledge of:

• collection of payments and balancing of monies;
• simple bookkeeping principles and practices;
• landfills, transfer stations and recycling operations;
• using computer programs for data entry.
   

Ability to:

• regularly handle the lifting of up to 50 pounds;
• work alone without supervision;
• work under adverse weather conditions;
• perform basic math;
• operate a computer and cash register;
• maintain log books and prepare simple reports;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public;
• follow written and verbal instructions;
• read, write and speak English;
• communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• make determinations and decisions on hazardous waste screening.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed under general supervision in a variety of climatic conditions and may include confined spaces.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, large motor skills, ability to communicate.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle 

Mental Application:  Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important