Regional Collection Center Manager

My County Parks; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A local conservation office in Milford is seeking a motivated individual to perform administrative duties, customer service, and maintenance work as part of operations at the Regional Collection Center. This role involves handling and processing recyclable and hazardous materials, operating various equipment including tractors, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and the ability to lift 50 pounds. The position offers a salary of $62,000 - $67,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current valid driver's license.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and perform physical labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate tractors and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service related to recyclable and hazardous materials.
• Operate tractors and other equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Equipment operation

Basic maintenance knowledge

Ability to work outdoors

Knowledge of hazardous materials

Tools

Tractors

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Posted 03/18/2026 County Dickinson Location Milford, Iowa Salary $62,000 - $67,000 DOE

Description

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Executive Director, performs administrative duties, material processing, customer service and maintenance work, as part of operations of the Regional Collection Center and as part of the overall operation of the Conservation Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Waits on customers to provide service pertaining to the collection and processing of recyclable and hazardous materials.
• Uses tractors and other equipment to move, process, unload and load green‑waste materials.
• Off‑loads recyclable and hazardous materials from customer’s vehicles.
• Separates, packs and loads recyclable and hazardous materials for storage and shipment.
• Grades/moves gravel, dirt and snow in order to provide facility access by operating tractors, loaders, and other equipment.
• Provides basic preventive maintenance on motor vehicles and equipment by changing oil, lubricating, etc.
• Performs maintenance and cleanup of buildings by using paint, mops, brooms, pressure washer, squeegee, hammer, screwdriver, power saws, drills and other power equipment.
• Operates tractors, trucks and material handling equipment as necessary to complete job tasks.
• Using computer system, responsible for office tasks associated with records for material collection and received revenues.
• Assists customers with proper identification of household hazardous waste.
• Responsible for collection, identification, processing and documenting of hazardous waste.
• Responsible for filing certifications and permits for operations under federal, state and county regulations.
• Responsible for working within budget limitations of annual expenses and revenues.
• Promotes recycling to local public and other organizations.
• Be a self‑starter, motivated individual with a great work ethic.

Additional Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employee will be required to perform other job‑related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of basic maintenance as related to servicing motor vehicles and other equipment.
• Knowledge of techniques/methods and tools associated with carpentry, electrical and/or construction techniques.
• Ability to operate trucks, tractors and other heavy equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Knowledge of computers and associated programs.
• Knowledge of properties of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of mechanics associated with household appliances.

Special Qualifications

• Any work experience providing an opportunity to acquire the skills and to perform the tasks described above, qualifications not required to apply, will provide the training needed for certification.

Physical Abilities

• Lift, carry, push and/or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• See to read a variety of materials.
• Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate tools and materials as needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods.

Working Conditions

Involves a wide variety of indoor and outdoor work, including exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity and chemical hazards. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work hours may be required before or after business hours. Vision abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Work requires interaction with the public and may be stressful when dealing with time constraints.

Qualifications

Possession of a current valid driver's license. Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds, perform physical labor in all types of weather conditions, and be exposed to dust, fumes and loud noises. Ability to operate tractors, power and hand tools.