Solid Waste Technician (Grade 6)

Yuma County, AZ; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuma County is seeking a solid waste facility attendant to support operations at county transfer sites. Under minimal supervision, you will assist with daily operations, meet customers, inspect loads for acceptance, explain disposal rules, and help educate the public on recycling and proper sorting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, six months in solid waste or heavy equipment, a valid Arizona driver’s license, OSHA and CPR/First Aid within three months, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; six months experience in solid waste or heavy equipment operation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.
• OSHA training and first aid/CPR within three months of hire; background check required.
• Knowledge of county policies, site operations, waste tire collection and safety precautions.
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds and perform routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation and maintenance of all solid waste transfer sites.
• Meet and greet customers; inspect loads for size and acceptance; explain rules.
• Handle cash receipts; balance cash; maintain cash box and records.
• Open/close facilities; direct customers to disposal areas as needed.
• Operate equipment including Green Waste Grinder, loader, excavator, backhoe, and compactor.
• Perform grounds maintenance and keep sites clean and orderly.
• Maintain records on tires, equipment, and customer usage.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Mathematical ability

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Green Waste Grinder

Air curtain burner

Loader

Excavator

Backhoe

Compactor

Job description

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time offer.

NATURE OF WORK

Under minimal supervision performs work of average difficulty in the operation of a solid waste facility; and in the operation, maintenance and repair of county transfer station facilities, and other work as assigned; cash handling to include receiving, counting, and securing cash according to department policy; this position has department specific responsibility; employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing on a random basis or for reasonable suspicion.

(Illustrative Only) Assists in the operation and maintenance of all solid waste transfer sites in Yuma County; meets and greets customers upon entrance at sites; inspects loads to make ensure loads meet size and acceptance requirements; ensures customer compliance with solid waste disposal rules and regulations. Informs and responds to customers regarding the rules and regulations of department facilities, and methods and locations of disposal available for various types of materials; may refuse entry to persons not conforming to regulations; answers in person or over the phone inquiries giving general information such as operating hours, site locations and directions to site locations; directs and assists all customers in placement of permitted loads; assists in educating the public for sorting of materials prior to disposal for recycling and time saving purposes; operates and maintains the Waste Tire Collection facility; calculates appropriate waste tire disposal fees; collects fees by cash or check; issues receipts and records the amount and type of tires received for each transaction; responsible for maintaining and handling cash box, balancing and accounting for cash and various records for transactions; keeps and maintains manifests on all waste tires received; keeps and maintains records on all equipment; maintains records on all appliances received; maintains customer usage records, such as vehicle counts and survey cards; operates various types of equipment such as a Green Waste Grinder, air curtain burner, loader, excavator, backhoe and compactor; keeps sites clean and orderly; opens and closes facilities daily, may be required to clear site of patrons and secure the area at the end of the day and/or during emergencies; directs customers where they may take their load if it is unacceptable to Yuma County; performs maintenance at various facilities that include sweeping, shoveling, repair of fences, railings and signs, grounds and building maintenance and repair, collection of bulky items, and weed removal; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED equivalent; six months experience in solid waste, facility or heavy equipment operation, maintenance or repair, or related field; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Special Requirements

OSHA training in relation to landfill/transfer site operations and first aid/CPR certification within three months of hire; requires successful completion of a background check.

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; operational procedures of Solid Waste transfer stations; operational procedures for waste tire collection facility, including differing types of tires being disposed of for billing purposes; occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions; hazardous and non-hazardous waste permitted for disposal; differences in types of materials accepted for recycling; types of materials that may be processed in the green waste grinder; operational and maintenance procedures for green waste grinder, loader, excavator and backhoe; community solid waste programs and benefits; governing policies for the waste tire facilities; cash handling policies and procedures.

Skill in: Identifying materials not accepted at transfer site, i.e., liquids, hazardous waste, commercial waste, etc; communicating effectively verbally and in writing with the public, other County departments and other municipalities; routine daily maintenance of equipment; safe and proper operation of tire mount/dismount equipment (waste tire site); maintaining records and reports; following written and verbal instructions; use of calculator.

Ability to: Operate wheeled motorized maintenance equipment; operate stationery motorized brush chipping equipment involving complexed maneuvering and adjusting of levers and devices; operate machinery, which requires a high degree of coordination and manipulation; calculate figures and amounts using fractions, decimals, and percentages; apply good judgement and understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form or from vague sources and references; understand and interpret documents such as safety rules, warning signs, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment; work in varying extreme weather conditions; be exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease, and hazardous materials; lift 25-50 pounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; generally the job requires 30% bending, 20% walking, 20% stooping and 30% standing; the job is performed under varying extreme weather conditions and exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil and hazardous materials.

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