Recycling Equipment Operator - Part-Time

Department of Military Affairs; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Military Affairs is seeking a part-time Recycling Equipment Operator to support the Installation Virginia Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) in Blackstone, VA. You will identify, collect, separate, and prepare recyclables for sale, while managing the 180-day hazardous material transfer station operations and maintaining safety compliance.

This role is limited to 1500 hours per year (roughly 29 hours per week) and does not include state benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering equipment operations in diverse terrains and routine maintenance.
• Knowledge of Recycling Facility Operations best practices and methods.
• Ability to apply heavy physical effort and operate controls with dexterity.
• Understanding of safety protocols and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate recycling equipment and identify/separate recyclable materials.
• Maintain hazardous material transfer station operations according to safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with safety and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Engineering equipment operation

Recycling facility operations

Safety protocols

Driver's license

Hazardous material awareness

Job description

Title: Recycling Equipment Operator - Part-Time

State Role Title:Construction Equipment Operators

Hiring Range: $20.00 - $30.00 / hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location:Blackstone, FTPIC

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About the Agency

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia Army National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Purpose of Position

To provide engineering equipment operation in support of the Installation Virginia Qualified Recycling Program (QRP); Performs identification, collection, separation, storage, and packaging of qualified recyclable materials. Prepares recyclables for sale and shipment. Provides daily management of the Installation's 180-day hazardous material transfer station operations.

This position is part-time and ineligible for state benefits. This position is limited to working 1500 hours per year, which equates to an average of 29 hours per week.

Applicants who have questions regarding this posting should contact the Human Resource contact listed in this advertisement.

Job Duties

Performing tasks related to operating recycling equipment, identifying and separating recyclable materials, maintaining hazardous material transfer station operations, and ensuring compliance with safety and OSHA regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering equipment operations In diverse terrains and routine equipment//maintenance;
• Knowledge of Recycling Facility Operations best practices and methods;
• Ability to apply heavy physical effort, continuous bending, turning, moving hands, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls In operation of equipment and attachments;
• Ability to tolerate constant vibrations, jerking and general uncomfortable conditions;
• Skill in eye hand coordination and excellent visual depth perception;
• Knowledge of basic safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations;
• Ability to understand and follow all safety protocols and OSHA procedures and regulations;
• Must have valid Virginia Driver's License with an acceptable driving record;
• Working knowledge of hazardous material policies and SOPS.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following

• Extensive criminal background check
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Employment reference checks
• Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
• Pre-employment physical examination

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment;

Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC);

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

This is a part-time position and is ineligible for state benefits. This position is limited to working an average of 29 hours per week, not to exceed 1500 hours per year.

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.