Compost Yard Attendant

Jobtailor

Provo (UT)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Utah seeks a reliable Yard Operations Associate to operate loaders, grinders, trommel screens, and compost turners, while ensuring safe, courteous customer service and accurate recordkeeping.

You will greet customers, explain yard procedures, process payments, verify residency, inspect loads, and maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards. Training provided for forklift and CDL as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Any combination of education or experience demonstrating ability to perform courteous customer service, proper recordkeeping, and heavy equipment operation
Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work
Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively
Knowledge of safe use of hand tools and equipment
Valid, lawful Driver License
Forklift Certification required within 6 months of hire
Front loader experience and/or Commercial Driver License preferred
Composting, landscaping, or gardening experience preferred
Successful drug screen and criminal background check required if selected

Responsibilities

Operate loaders, grinders, trommel screens, compost turners, and other yard equipment to receive and process green waste
Turn compost and load finished compost into customer vehicles
Greet customers, explain yard procedures and proper compost use, answer questions, sell compost, and process card payments
Verify municipal residency and prevent unauthorized use by ineligible users
Inspect incoming loads, estimate and record yard waste type and volume, reject contaminated or unapproved materials, and direct customers to another facility when needed
Help customers unload materials and maintain safe traffic and service areas
Monitor compost windrows, record temperatures, and turn or adjust material to maintain oxygen, moisture, and temperature
Clean, inspect, maintain, and repair tools, containers, machinery, and compost equipment
Weld and fabricate replacement parts when needed
Identify and immediately report unsafe conditions, fires, equipment problems, accidents, injuries, and property damage
Maintain accurate yard records, operating logs, sales files, and regulatory forms
Follow safety, operating, and environmental requirements
Assist other municipal solid waste staff with related duties as assigned

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Customer Service

Recordkeeping

Composting Knowledge

Forklift Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Loader Operation

Grinder Operation

Compost Turning

Yard Waste Inspection

Welding

Job description

Operate loaders, grinders, trommel screens, compost turners, and other yard equipment to receive and process green waste
Turn compost and load finished compost into customer vehicles
Greet customers, explain yard procedures and proper compost use, answer questions, sell compost, and process card payments
Verify municipal residency and prevent unauthorized use by ineligible users
Inspect incoming loads, estimate and record yard waste type and volume, reject contaminated or unapproved materials, and direct customers to another facility when needed
Help customers unload materials and maintain safe traffic and service areas
Monitor compost windrows, record temperatures, and turn or adjust material to maintain oxygen, moisture, and temperature
Clean, inspect, maintain, and repair tools, containers, machinery, and compost equipment
Weld and fabricate replacement parts when needed
Identify and immediately report unsafe conditions, fires, equipment problems, accidents, injuries, and property damage
Maintain accurate yard records, operating logs, sales files, and regulatory forms
Follow safety, operating, and environmental requirements
Assist other municipal solid waste staff with related duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Any combination of education or experience demonstrating ability to perform courteous customer service, proper recordkeeping, and heavy equipment operation
Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work
Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively
Knowledge of safe use of hand tools and equipment
Valid, lawful Driver License
Forklift Certification required within 6 months of hire
Front loader experience and/or Commercial Driver License preferred
Composting, landscaping, or gardening experience preferred
Successful drug screen and criminal background check required if selected

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy equipment, including loaders and grinders, while ensuring customer service excellence and adherence to safety and environmental regulations. Proficient in recordkeeping and maintaining composting processes.

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