Recycling Operator

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Collects, sorts, processes, and loads recyclable materials; prepares and loads processed recyclable commodities for shipment. Assist the public with unloading, disposal, and recycling of electronic waste, batteries, materials for document destruction, and aluminum cans for Clears litter and debris from Recycling Center grounds and building; identifies and reports building maintenance and repair Operates various types of machinery, including but not limited to pick-up truck and trailer, forklift, skid steer and May operate as Scale Operator as requested; weighs all inbound and outbound vehicles; collects required fees and signatures; examines all loads and screens for special fee items and banned items; directs traffic to proper dumping area collect fees and May provide Customer Service support, including answering phone calls; greeting walk in customers; responding to various inquiries about programs and collecting payments. Supports the relationship between the Teton County staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent Up to 1 year of experience in a recycling center that includes customer service, or two years of experience operating light equipment.

Required Licenses and Certifications: Must possess a valid Wyoming/Idaho Driver's License and maintain an acceptable driving CPR and First Forklift OSHA certification, or the ability to obtain within 6 Required Knowledge of: Recycling center operations; recyclable commodities for sorting and Principles and practices of light equipment operation and Safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety Required Skills in: Operating light equipment including but not limited to forklift, skid steer, and Providing quality customer Applying basic mathematic Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and some specialized software; functioning standard office Familiarity with contractors and proper disposal

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Work is performed throughout the Recycling Center (outdoors and indoors); requires constant physical effort, and possible exposure to extreme cold, heat, noise, fumes, dust, vibration, confined workspace, chemicals, and biological, mechanical, and electrical

Pay Range: $24.08 - $27.10 per hour