Container Site Attendant (PT)

Rockingham County; Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Rockingham County is seeking a part-time associate to operate and maintain satellite refuse and recycling sites at Elkton/Grottoes. This hourly position requires a High School Diploma or GED with no prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities include assisting residents with disposal, ensuring safety, unloading and sorting materials, and coordinating with truck crews during operations. Outdoor work and inclement weather readiness are required, with reliable transportation and strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• No prior experience is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in proper placement of refuse and recyclables.
• Monitor site activity to ensure safety for all.
• Help customers unload, carry, and sort trash and recyclables.
• Check bins for proper separation and space utilization.
• Direct/stop traffic when truck drivers are operating.
• Maintain site by collecting loose paper and other refuse.
• Sort recyclables into correct receptacles.

Skills

Read/write instructions

Public welcome attitude

Safety training

Weather adaptability

Reliable transportation

Regular attendance

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Employment Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Hourly
Experience Required: None
Minimum Education Requirements:High School Diploma/GED
Direct Supervisor:Recycling Supervisor
Primary Work Location: Elkton/GrottoesContainer Site-Outdoors
Physical requirements: This is operative work requiring the exertion of up to and exceeding 50 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Job Summary: To provide the maintenance and operation of the satellite refuse container and recycling sites.

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

• Assist residents in proper placement of refuse and recyclables by giving directions and lending aid when necessary
• Monitor all activity on property for the safety of all
• Help customers unload, carry, sort trash and recyclables
• Check bins for proper separation and placement to utilize space for maximum fill
• Help direct/stop traffic while truck drivers are pulling compactors and bins
• Clean grates in the oil bins
• Maintain the site by collecting and properly disposing of loose paper and other refuse, and performing other general maintenance tasks
• Sort and separate recyclables in their proper receptacles

Abilities

• Read, write, and follow instructions
• Welcome and receive the public with a positive attitude
• Attend provided safety training
• Prepared to work in inclement weather to assist in snow/ice removal as needed
• Reliable transportation
• Regular work attendance is required
• Good interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn

Rockingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer