Convenience Center Attendant

Maury County Government; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Maury County Government seeks a capable team member to oversee solid waste convenience centers across Maury County. You will assist the public with proper disposal, explain regulations for recyclables and hazardous materials, and ensure cleanliness, security, and maintenance of centers.

Responsibilities include operating the trash compactor, coordinating collection activities, mowing grounds, and performing minor repairs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing solid waste disposal in Maury County.
• Knowledge of handling and disposal of recyclables and hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of disposal sites for debris collection (construction, wood, etc.).
• Knowledge of routine preventive maintenance for solid waste centers.
• Ability to interact professionally with the public.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather.
• Ability to keep the center clean and organized; coordinate timely collections.
• Ability to make appropriate, timely decisions in new/unexpected situations.
• Ability to safely operate blowers, weed eaters, mowing equipment, tools.
• Ability to read/interpret solid waste operating rules and memos.
• Ability to operate trash compacting equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Ability to adhere to schedules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes the center per schedule and ensures site security.
• Assist public with proper disposal of household waste and recyclables.
• Inform customers about proper disposal locations and rules for hazardous materials.
• Operate the trash compactor when needed and maintain equipment.
• Check vehicles for Maury County license at the center.
• Report material pickups to the Solid Waste Supervisor.
• Direct traffic as trucks empty containers.
• Intercept violators and direct them to proper disposal sites.
• Clean and sort recyclables at the center; maintain grounds.
• Mow and trim grounds when necessary.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment, fences, and offices.
• Notify supervisor of major repair needs or gravel shortages.
• Resolve public concerns and coordinate with Solid Waste Director on issues.

Skills

Waste regulations knowledge

Public interaction

Physical stamina

Organizational skills

Education

Eight grade completion

Job description

Nature of Work

This is responsible and physically demanding work involving the oversight and operation of solid waste convenience centers located throughout Maury County. Activities associated with the job include assisting individuals with the proper disposal of household trash and other debris, informing clientele about regulations pertaining to the proper disposal of recyclable and/or hazardous materials, ensuring the cleanliness, security and proper maintenance of the center and notifying the Solid Waste Director of any needed repairs or equipment. Additional activities include mowing the grounds of the convenience center when necessary, coordinating collection activities depending upon the utilization of the center, operating the trash compactor as needed and performing minor maintenance and repair activities when necessary. Job duties require considerable knowledge of waste disposal rules and regulations including recyclable items and hazardous materials, sufficient strength and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in variety of weather conditions and good interpersonal and organizational skills. Job performance is evaluated by the Solid Waste Supervisor through review of the cleanliness and organization of assigned convenience centers, ability to interact effectively with the public, knowledge of solid waste regulations and physical ability to perform the job.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Opens and closes the convenience center according to established schedules and ensures the security of the site.
• Assists individuals with the proper disposal of household waste and recyclable items and informs them of the proper location for disposing various items.
• Inspects items being disposed of to ensure that no hazardous materials are included and advises individuals of the proper location for disposal of materials not permitted in the convenience center.
• Operates the trash compactor when necessary and ensures that it is in proper working order.
• Checks vehicles coming into the convenience center to ensure they are licensed in Maury County.
• Notifies the appropriate personnel when landfill materials need to be collected including furniture, plastic, etc.
• Directs traffic to the proper containers when the garbage disposal truck is emptying containers.
• Intercepts contractors and other individuals not allowed to use the convenience center for disposal and informs them of the proper disposal sites.
• Cleans around collection containers and organizes and sorts recyclable materials left at the center.
• Mows and weed eats the grounds of the convenience center when necessary.
• Performs minor repairs on equipment, fences and offices located at the convenience center.
• Notifies the Solid Waste Supervisor of any significant repair needs, need for additional gravel, etc.
• Attempts to resolve any issues or concerns of individuals utilizing the center and/or notifies the Solid Waste Director of any significant problems encountered with the public.
• Performs related duties as required.

Necessary Requirements of Work

Successful completion of the eighth grade and the ability to read and write at the eighth grade level; some experience working in solid waste operations; knowledge of solid waste regulations including hazardous materials and recyclable items; good decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills; sufficient strength and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in variety of weather conditions; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the disposal of solid waste in Maury County.
• Knowledge of the proper handling and disposal of recyclable items and hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of disposal sites for the collection of construction debris, wood, rock and other items.
• Knowledge of routine preventive maintenance and repair activities involved with the management of a solid waste convenience center.
• Ability to interact in a professional and tactful manner with the public.
• Ability to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain the convenience center in a clean and organized manner and coordinate the timely collection of household debris, recyclable items, etc.
• Ability to consistently make appropriate and timely decisions in response to new and/or unexpected situations.
• Ability to safely operate blowers, weed eaters, mowing equipment and hand and power tools utilized in maintenance operations.
• Ability to read and interpret operational rules, regulations and memorandum pertaining to solid waste operations.
• Ability to safely operate trash compacting equipment and perform minor preventive maintenance and repair activities when necessary.
• Ability to consistently adhere to established schedules and operating policies and procedures.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Tennessee Drivers License and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.

Physical Requirements

• This is heavy work requiring considerable static, explosive, dynamic and trunk strength and requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Work requires considerable flexibility, mobility and speed of limb movement.
• Work requires considerable effort and stamina.
• Work requires both gross body equilibrium and coordination for balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling and walking.
• Work requires arm/ hand steadiness and manual and finger dexterity.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information in both quiet and noisy environments and determine the direction of sounds.
• Visual acuity is required for the inspection of small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of office equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, color differentiation, and observing general surroundings and activities.
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, temperature extremes, bodily fluids, oils and lubricants, noise and slippery surfaces.

Maury County Government FLSA Non Exempt 05/25/2019