Recycling Technician I

Delaware Solid Waste Authority, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A waste management authority is looking for a part-time Recycling Technician I to work primarily on Saturdays at its Newark Recycling Center. Responsibilities include assisting facility users, ensuring compliance with recycling policies, and operating maintenance equipment such as compactors and lawn tools. Applicants must have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with no prior experience required. This position is essential for maintaining safe and effective recycling operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Must possess knowledge of safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist facility users and inspect materials for compliance.
• Instruct users on safe facility usage and disposal.
• Record levels of materials inside recycling containers.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance equipment and procedures

Knowledge of lawn care equipment

Knowledge of basic hand tools

Knowledge of safety procedures

Knowledge of recycling programs

Skill in using power tools and lawn equipment

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Bobcat

Job description

DSWA is accepting applications for a part time Recycling Technician I. This position primarily works Saturdays at our Newark Recycling Center on Saturdays and works at our Cheswold Collection Center or Mondays. This position may also require working other shifts as determined DSWA facility necessity.

This is a safety sensitive position and requires drug testing as a condition of employment.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to maintain the Recycle Delaware sites.

JOB DUTIES

• Assist facility users and visually inspect facility users’ material to ensure compliance, with DSWA policies, procedures and regulations.
• Instruct users to use facilities in a safe manner and directs users where do dispose material.
• Provides courteous information and assistance regarding rules, regulations and operating procedures.
• Opens and closes centers.
• Controls traffic flow into and out of the facility as well as provide site security through use of locked gates and security system.
• Operates compactor.
• Maintains sites by cleaning the outside of recycling containers, removing any unwanted items left as trash; empties battery, textile and oil filter bins.
• Records the levels of materials inside Recycle Delaware containers.
• Maintains sites using lawn equipment, to include push mowers, weed-eaters, and blowers.
• Identifies, reports and repairs problems at the sites.
• Maintains records and logs of facility activity as required.
• Assists public with recycling items (i.e. electronic goods, paper shredding, HHW, oil and batteries).

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Assists in resolving operations problems.
• Operates a forklift and bobcat to move items around the site.
• Conducts Collection Event surveys.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. No experience required. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of maintenance equipment and procedures. Knowledge of lawn care equipment. Knowledge of basic hand tools. Knowledge of safety procedures. Knowledge of recycling programs. Knowledge of house hazardous waste. Skill in using power tools and lawn equipment. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate effectively. May require working at other DSWA facilities. EOE