Recycle Center Laborer ; PDF

POSITION SUMMARY

Processes recyclable materials. Responsible for separating different materials and grouping things together based on what they're made of. This can involve taking some products apart and separating their components. Ensure that hazardous materials are separated. Responsible for keeping a clean work area and this can also be important for workplace safety.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates and maintains Recycle Center.
• Directs citizens on where to drop off material within the facility.
• Interacts with customers and explains to them how to recycle or how dispose of materials not accepted.
• Cleans recycling yard by sweeping, raking, picking up loose material, or moving barrels and bins.
• Operates balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales.
• Keeps log of recycled materials.
• Operates processing equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, fiber-sorters and grinders, to sort, crush, or grind recyclable materials.
• Inspects incoming loads for unacceptable waste; and remove unacceptable items as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Monitors the level of recycled materials and notifies the supervisor when they need to be …
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Recycle Center Laborer Department: FLSA Status:
Effective Date:
Pay Grade:

Public Works Non-Exempt 10/01/2024 2

• Limited supervision
• Under the direction of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure Services

• Education – High School Diploma or GED
• Experience – Minimal Experience
• License or Certificate – Valid driver's license in the State of Texas (Class C required; Class B preferred).

• Ability to operate baler.
• Some knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of the necessary safety precautions.
• Ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, businesses, and the public.

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Required

Education:

High School Diploma/GED

Required Experience:

Minimal experience Combination OK? Yes

Admin.:
Logs and reports

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.

Work regularly requires using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; frequently requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, lifting, and repetitive motions; and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, smelling, pushing, or pulling.

Work has standard vision requirements.

Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.

Work requires operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.

Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, or exposure to blood borne pathogens, and may require the use of specialized personal protective equipment.

Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. on or near noisy equipment).

Physical Activity Heavy