Office Assistant

Nature of Work

Under limited supervision, operate Coconino County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station at Leupp.

• Assures that incoming refuse meets standards for disposal at the site; a. Assists with dumping of permitted refuse into open‑top containers. b. Prevents dumping of non‑permitted refuse at the site, and informs the public of disposal alternatives.
• Grounds maintenance:
  Pick up and dispose windblown and dumped litter. Trim brush around fence as needed. Keep site neat.
• Notify supervisor if fence or signs require repair or replacement.
• Regularly report condition of waste bins to supervisor, if repairs are needed.
• Assemble waste oil, tires, refrigerators and white goods, and scrap metal for collection.
• Report status of facility to the supervisor at least weekly.
• As necessary, report any additional ‘pulls’ needed to the County Solid Waste Manager.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Essential functions of this position include:
Standing, walking, reaching, bending and twisting to unload and pick up trash; lifting and carrying sixty (60) pounds and pushing/pulling sixty (60) pounds to move trash and snow; working with and around other drivers and the public; working alone; repetitive motion, hand‑wrist needed for moving trash and writing receipts; hearing and speech, ordinary conversation needed to communicate with the public.

Environmental factors include exposure to extreme heat and cold climates and working outdoors 90% of the time.

Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Have a phone and secure transportation (as needed). The ideal candidate should have the above skills, live in the general area, and have previous experience working at a waste transfer station; should have a good knowledge of spoken Navajo and spoken/written English.

WORK SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION:
Current schedule:
Mon-Wed-Fri, 8am-12pm. Total = 12 hrs/week. Holidays:
Coconino County solid waste transfer stations close only on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. This position is non-exempt from overtime.

• Good knowledge of: a. Safe work practices. b. Types of hazardous and non‑hazardous solid waste allowed at the transfer station.
• Some knowledge of: a. Basic money transactions (may be needed in future).
• Ability to: a. Regularly lift up to 100‑lb. load. b. Work varying shifts, weekends and holidays. c. Work alone without supervision in an outdoor rural environment. d. Maintain log books and prepare simple reports (may be needed in future). e. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public. f. Follow written and verbal instructions. g. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes: (Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro‑rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre‑Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On‑going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ Eco Pass bus pass

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax‑deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability