Solid Waste Center Attendant

Gilford, New Hampshire; Gilford (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Gilford is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time position at the Solid Waste Center. The role involves customer service, operating heavy machinery, and maintaining the facility. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and experience operating equipment. This position offers competitive hourly pay, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to serve the community while working outdoors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy machinery is desired.
• Proven record of outstanding job performance required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Responsibilities

• Process household trash and recyclables, enforce rules, and maintain grounds.
• Operate equipment and perform snow removal duties.
• Provide customer service and assist at Solid Waste Center.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Waste product processing techniques

Education

Certification as NH-DES Assistant Operator or Principal Operator

NH Weighmasters license

Tools

Front end loader

Backhoe

Skid steer

Trash compactor

Baling machine

Truck scale

Job description

The Town of Gilford is accepting applications for a full-time, year-round position at the Solid Waste Center. Specific duties include: customer service, processing household trash and demolition debris, recyclables and yard wastes, rules enforcement, grounds & buildings maintenance, operating equipment, and snow removal.

Applicants must be able to become certified as a NH-DES Assistant Operator and/or Principal Operator as well as obtain a NH Weighmasters license.

Previous experience operating a front end loader, backhoe, skid steer, trash compactor, baling machine and truck scale is desired. The ideal candidate will have basic computer skills and be familiar with waste product processing techniques. The Town is seeking employees with a proven record of outstanding job performance and the ability to work as a team player. The ability to work outdoors in all types of weather while traveling over uneven terrain, using hand tools and sorting waste products using vision and physical dexterity is required.

Full pay range is $19.42 - $34.42 DOQE. Work hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8am – 4pm with a paid one-half hour lunch. This is a union position.

A letter of interest with a statement of qualifications or a completed Town of Gilford application form must be submitted to the DPW Director, 55 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH 03249. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. EOE.