Part Time Convenience Center Operator

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Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this job is to perform general/manual work associated with operation of solid waste convenience centers. Duties and responsibilities include assisting the public with refuse disposal, directing separation of disposable/non‑disposable materials, cleaning/maintaining compactor areas and convenience center facilities, operating compactors, monitoring content levels on containers, providing information and assistance, and performing other tasks as assigned. Reports to Convenience Center Supervisor.

Salary: $16.39 per hour.

• Open/close the solid waste convenience center each day, following established procedures; secure premises.
• Assist the general public with disposal of refuse at the convenience center; provide information and guidance concerning proper separation of refuse and disposal procedures.
• Assess materials brought into the convenience center; identify nature of materials; determine whether materials are appropriate for disposal at the center; explain options for disposal of hazardous, toxic, or otherwise non‑disposable materials; direct customers with non‑disposable materials to landfill or elsewhere as appropriate.
• Direct customers in the proper separation of disposable materials; monitor activities to ensure placement of materials into appropriate bins.
• Provide status reports pertaining to convenience center operations to appropriate personnel; report compactor gauge readings, damages, problems, or other matters to supervisor; report unauthorized dumping, accidents, damages, fires, or other problems to supervisor or other officials as appropriate.
• Operate a compactor to compact household garbage and other refuse; monitor operations and condition of compactor to measure level of contents, prevent overflowing of materials, and identify potential mechanical problems; operate/maintain fire extinguisher to extinguish small fires as needed.
• Clean/maintain areas around trash bins and compactors; clean/maintain convenience center building and related facilities; ensure all spills are cleaned appropriately and immediately.
• Perform various manual tasks associated with convenience center operations and maintenance, which may include picking up debris/litter, sweeping/raking/washing ground surfaces, cutting grass, applying salt to road surfaces, hooking and unhooking bins, and changing boxes and compactors when appropriate.
• Operate a variety of equipment, machinery and tools associated with department activities, which may include a compactor, weed eater, debris blower, fire extinguisher, shovel, rake, hose, broom, vacuum cleaner, etc.
• Perform general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning work areas; monitor equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; report faulty equipment.
• Direct traffic within the convenience center as needed.
• Follow safety procedures, utilize safety equipment, and monitor the work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Prepare or complete various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, or other documents.
• Receive various forms, reports, correspondence, hazardous materials identification guides, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; review, complete, process, forward or retain as appropriate.
• Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, customers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

• Provide assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by 2 months of previous experience and/or training involving solid waste disposal, manual work, or general maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite…