Recycling and Transfer Facility Attendant

Town of Cohasset; Cohasset (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Cohasset is seeking a dedicated Attendant for the Recycling and Transfer Facility (RTF). The role greets the public, communicates procedures, and assists with the intake of monies for pay-per-drop items while aiding general operations.

The position is 19 hours per week with a flexible schedule; pay is $23.01 per hour with annual performance-based step increases and COLA. A High School Diploma is required, and prior customer service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have at least six (6) months of experience in a customer service environment. Experience in cash handling is preferred. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, communicate with others, and work independently. Knowledge and ability to follow all general safety procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the transfer station gates according to schedule.
• Direct incoming vehicles to proper disposal areas, check for valid transfer station permit
• Keep transfer station clean, pick-up debris, and help keep staff areas clean
• Receive payments for additional charge waste items
• Assist in starting/ stopping machinery as needed using stop and start buttons
• Perform work assignments in a prompt, efficient and safe manner.
• Maintain a neat and tidy work environment, pickup windblown or discarded debris
• Greet visitors entering the facility
• Explain transfer station procedures to the general public; monitor materials to prohibit disposal of prohibited items.
• Always represent the town in a professional manner.
• Commitment to maintaining a good working relationship with coworkers, other town officials and the general public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Town of Cohasset is seeking a dedicated Attendant to join the team at the town’s Recycling and Transfer Facility (RTF). Reporting to the RTF Operations Manager, the RTF Attendant delivers high-level customer service by greeting the public upon arrival at the Recycling and Transfer Station. The Attendant is responsible for communicating procedures, assisting with the intake of monies for pay-per-drop items, and aiding in general operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, good communication skills, and a commitment to promoting sustainable practices within the community.

Principal Responsibilities: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

45% General Operations

• Open and close the transfer station gates according to schedule.
• Direct incoming vehicles to proper disposal areas, check for valid transfer station permit
• Keep transfer station clean, pick-up debris, and help keep staff areas clean
• Receive payments for additional charge waste items
• Assist in starting/ stopping machinery as needed using stop and start buttons
• Perform work assignments in a prompt, efficient and safe manner.
• Maintain a neat and tidy work environment, pickup windblown or discarded debris

50% Public Communications

• Greet visitors entering the facility
• Explain transfer station procedures to the general public; monitor materials to prohibit disposal of prohibited items.
• Always represent the town in a professional manner.
• Commitment to maintaining a good working relationship with coworkers, other town officials and the general public.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Education: A High School Diploma or equivalent.

Training, Skills, Licenses, Knowledge and/or Experience:

• Must have at least six (6) months of experience in a customer service environment. Experience in cash handling is preferred. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, communicate with others, and work independently. Knowledge and ability to follow all general safety procedures and practices.

Schedule: This position is 19 hours per week, with flexible hours between Wednesday and Sunday.

Salary: $23.01 per hour with annual performance-based step increases and cost-of-living (COLA).

The Town of Cohasset is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. The Town provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their positions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department [e-mail].

The Town of Cohasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a Criminal offense record inquiry (CORI check), pre-employment DOT physical examination, drug test & all other background checks where required.