Recycler; part-time

Position: Recycler (part-time)
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Are you a self-motivated and reliable individual who prefers to work part-time? If so- apply today for the City of Keene's Recycler I/Attendant position in the Public Works Department! Specific duties include but are not limited to:
• Oversees public refuse drop off public scrap metal drop off household hazardous waste reuse center demolition transfer and disposal and public brush and compost drop off.
• Separate and process separated materials and recyclables including manual sorting baling of separated recyclable materials and preparation of materials for transport.
• Directs facility residential and commercial customers to appropriate disposal locations for the various waste streams.
• Assist customers providing information regarding disposal standards or requirements.
• Monitors materials received taking action to maintain disposal standards.
• Frequent public contact and customer education required.
• Work on sorting line manually sorting recyclables.
• Operate baler store bales and load material for transport. This includes use of equipment such as skid steer small front-end loader and forklift.
• Plow and remove snow.
• Litter collection and general custodial duties necessary to maintain an attractive facility.

Note:

This position is subject to standby duty and call-back during non-regular working hours weekends and holidays. Employee should be able to respond within 60 minutes to staff the work site.

Pay and Benefits:

During the probationary period the pay rate for this position ranges from $14.73- $16.80 per hour. Upon successful completion of the probationary period this position will move to the regular pay schedule which consists of pay steps and hourly rates ranging from $17.18- $20.15 per hour. This position offers you 21-24 hours per week with a schedule as follows:
Thursday-Saturday 7am-3pm Memorial Day
- Labor Day. Remainder of the year schedule is Thursday
- Friday 7am-3pm and Saturday 8am- 1pm.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license required. Solid Waste Facility Principal Operator Step 1 (Env-Sw 1600) certification required within one year of employment. The employee will frequently lift and/or move 10-25 lbs and occasionally 75-100 lbs. Please upload your resume and cover letter before submitting your completed application.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until an adequate pool of candidates is received. The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Part Time

Job Description:

Recycler I-Attendant 07.16.20.pdf

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

SUMMARY

Oversees public refuse drop off; public scrap metal drop off; household hazardous waste reuse center; demolition transfer and disposal; and public brush and compost drop off. Separate and process separated materials and recyclables including manual sorting; baling of separated recyclable materials and preparation of materials for transport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs facility residential and commercial customers to appropriate disposal locations for the various waste streams maintain separation required for facility operation.

Assist customers providing information regarding disposal standards or requirements .

Monitors materials received taking action to maintain disposal standards.

Frequent public contact and customer education required.

Work on sorting line; manually sorting recyclables.

Operate baler; store bales; and load material for transport. This includes use of equipment such as skid steer; small front-end loader; and forklift.

Perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment. Equipment to be maintained includes large and small front-end loaders; skid steers; and forklifts.

Collect City recyclables.

Turn compost.

Plow and remove snow.

Possess familiarity with solid waste management including identification of hazardous waste; landfill management; composting processes and functions; recycling; and materials marketing.

Litter collection and general custodial duties necessary to maintain an attractive facility.

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