Temporary Recycling Materials Handler

Orange County Solid Waste Management Department has an opening for a Temporary Recycling Materials Handler.

This position is responsible for sorting materials received from various collection routes into marketable categories.

Schedule:

6:30 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m.

Hours per Week: 10-30 hours a week within the schedule above based on Department needs. This position is only for six (6) months and will end after that period is reached.

Mandatory Obligation:
This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Fitness for Duty Assessment required.

• Primary duties include lifting, sorting, and preparing a variety of electronic items for marketing and transport.
• Collect recyclable materials from businesses, residences and governmental office buildings; separates and prepares recyclable materials for market. Pull out salvageable materials from landfill waste; inspects loads of recyclable materials to ensure they meet market standards and prepares recyclable materials for market.
• Clean and maintain County's twenty-four hour drop-off site and other Solid Waste Convenience Centers on a scheduled basis; collects overflow from these sites; manages overflow and other contamination from sites; maintains recycling collection containers/dumpsters at drop-off sites.
• Prepare items for shipping to market by handling recyclable glass, plastic, aluminum, steel, paper, and electronics; operating equipment associated with recycling operations including skid steer, forklift, balers, pickup trucks, lift gates and the like.

• Knowledge of county and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of department and safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of which materials are recyclable and/or reusable.
• Skill in handling and processing recyclable materials.
• Skill in operating a truck and heavy equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and one (1) year of related experience.

Must possess or be able to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

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