Solid Waste Convenience Center Attendant

Job Description

Works under the direction of the Disposal Diversion Manager and is responsible for the daily operation and oversight of a City-Operated residential convenience center. Ensures safe and efficient handling of solid waste and recyclable materials. Monitors and control access to the convenience center, ensuring use is limited to authorized residential customers. Directs residents to proper containers for disposal of solid waste, recyclables, yard waste, bulky waste and other accepted materials.

Inspects incoming loads to ensure compliance with City policies and to prevent illegal dumping, hazardous materials and prohibited waste. Provides customer service and proper educations to residents on correct disposal and recycling practices to reduce contamination. Keeps abreast solid waste and recycling handling practices and enforces center rules and policies. Maintains the cleanliness and safety of the convenience center, including sweeping, picking up litter and reporting maintenance needs.

Communicates with Supervisors regarding containers capacity, equipment needs and operational issues. Implements and maintains daily activity logs and incident reports. Operates tablet devices and standard computer applications to perform data entry and complete documentation. Utilizes City-owned vehicles or equipment within the facility occasionally to assist with container staging, maintain traffic flow, address safety concerns, or respond to operational or emergency situations.

Ensures containers are properly staged for collection and that materials are not overflowing or causing safety hazards.

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer, telephone, and wireless technology. Requires the ability to lift and carry materials 50 lbs or up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Requires the ability to use full range of physical motion while lifting, pushing, pulling, bending and kneeling.

Requires the ability to operate an automobile.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is performed in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions. Requires occasional usage of City-owned vehicles or equipment to support safe and efficient operations at the Convenience Center.

High school diploma with three (3) years of experience in Customer Service, Labor; or any combination of experience and training, which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment.