Recycling Center Operator bei Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County, IA · Oakland, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Oakland
About the Department
Pottawattamie County Planning & Development is announcing the hiring of a Recycling Center Operator.
An individual in this position is responsible for the efficient operation and general maintenance of the County Recycling Center and the provision of service. This is a safety sensitive position.
Work reporting location is 41911 Industrial Dr., Oakland, IA 51560.
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 8:00-4:30
Pottawattamie County offers employees a strong benefit plan at a reasonable cost. Our benefit offerings include health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and other voluntary benefits.
To highlight some of our amazing benefits:
- We offer a family plan at $233.82 per month cost to the employee, with an additional $30 savings if the employee participates in the wellness program.
- $1500 family deductible
- 100% employer paid long-term disability coverage
- Premium free dental coverage
- generous paid time off; sick leave and vacation leave
- IPERS retirement; Unlike benefits from other retirement plans, IPERS benefits aren’t tied to the performance of the stock market. With IPERS, you don’t need to make complicated investment decisions for your retirement dreams to become a reality.
Position Duties
Directs customers to areas designated for recycling, general trash, building materials, white goods (appliances), scrap tires, scrap metal and household hazardous wastes.
Monitors refuse placed in the baler fill to ensure safety and compliance with State, Federal and County solid waste laws and procedures.
Determines residency of customers and charges for loads accordingly, receives fees and documents the transaction.
Responsible for the safe operation of Recycling Center equipment, machinery and vehicles, including but not limited to baler station and skid loader.
Plans and organizes a personal work schedule, prioritizes work and meets deadlines.
Assists in the scheduling of preventative maintenance, upkeep and repair of the baler station and other machinery.
Cleans the interior and exterior of assigned equipment; reports repairs and maintenance needs to Recycling Center Manager.
Maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with Department of Natural Resources specifications through the application of safety procedures and preventative maintenance, upkeep and repair duties including but not limited to cleaning, washing and lubricating equipment, cutting weeds, painting, sweeping and picking up stray refuse in and around the facility.
Answer the telephone and provides information and/or answer questions of the general public.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the general public, governmental officials, supervisors and coworkers.
Performs other duties as directed or as the situation dictates.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn to perform maintenance and upkeep on equipment, machinery and grounds.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize the English language, proper grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.
Ability to learn, apply and enforce State, Federal, and County solid waste laws and procedures with firmness, tact and impartiality.
Ability to learn to read and interpret documents such as equipment schematics, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to accurately perform mathematical calculations as related to job duties.
Ability to apply departmental policies and procedures in the performance of job duties.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain various records, correspondence and other department documents.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to apply proper telephone etiquette.
Other Qualifications
Must have a valid driver's license and maintain it during the course of employment.
