Yard Attendant​/Compost Laborer

Department: Wastewater

Position

Reports to:

Water Reclamation Facility Superintendent

Pay Grade: 3

Employment Type: Seasonal Hours

Exempt/Nonexempt: Non-exempt

Under the general direction of the Water Reclamation Facility Superintendent, assists in operating the composting facility. Position runs from March through November depending upon seasonal conditions.

• Monitors and verifies proof of residency to allow Springville residents to dump yard waste for free.
• Collects dumping fees for non-resident and commercial loads.
• Monitors all yard waste to make sure it is garbage free.
• Sells and loads compost to customers.
• Checks out and balances cash register, money, and receipts at the end of each shift.
• Keeps organized and accurate records.
• Pushes up green waste piles using a backhoe, loader, or bobcat, if needed.
• Builds and turns composting pile with wheel loader.
• Assists Water Reclamation Facility Operator with treatment plant operations.
• Follows the Springville City Public Works safety program.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to operate a loader, backhoe, and bobcat is helpful, but not required.
• Must have a valid Utah driver's license.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening.

• Must have excellent customer relations skills.
• Must be able to work as a team member.
• Must be able to handle money transactions correctly, give proper change, and balance the register at the end of the work shift.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, read, and write legibly.
• Must be able to keep accurate, organized records at the composting facility.

Must be able to walk over varied terrain; frequently stooping and bending. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Drug screen and background checks performed