Waste Diversion Technician

Town-of-Erie; Erie (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Community Center membership

EAP access

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

The Town of Erie is seeking a part-time Waste Diversion Technician to be a local recycling expert at the Recycling Center. You will provide friendly customer service to residents and help them understand what can be recycled while connecting them with additional resources.

You’ll support zero-waste initiatives at Town events, assist ADA needs, and perform quality control on materials to prevent contamination. Weekend availability is required, with occasional weekday/evening shifts.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of customer service experience.
• Excellent communication with residents via phone, email, and in person.
• Ability to assist ADA needs and guide community members.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in sustainability or environmental services.

Responsibilities

• Guide Erie residents on material quality standards and contamination impacts.
• Engage with facility users throughout the day to educate and assist.
• Perform quality control of materials including single stream, cardboard, yard waste, scrap metal, and compost.
• Maintain Recycling Center drop-off area and direct traffic safely.
• Provide courteous customer service and coordinate with Sustainability Manager and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Public engagement

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in sustainability or environmental services

Job description

Erie’s Sustainability Division is seeking a friendly, energetic, and mission‑driven team member who’s passionate about keeping waste out of our landfills. Under the general supervision of the Sustainability Manager, the part‑time Waste Diversion Technician will deliver exceptional customer service to residents visiting the Town of Erie Recycling Center. This role serves as a local expert on recycling guidelines, helping community members understand what can be recycled and connecting them with additional resources when needed.The Waste Diversion Technician also supports zero‑waste initiatives at Town events, providing hands-on guidance and demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, reuse and recycling, and conserving natural resources. Weekend availability is required, along with occasional weekday and evening shifts for special events.All staff are expected to adhere to the Town’s mission, vision, and values of TRUE.Duties and Responsibilities:Specific tasks in this role will vary but will focus on:Providing guidance to Erie residents to ensure they comply with material quality standards and to communicate the impacts of contamination.Consistent proactive engagement with as many facility users as possible throughout the day, sharing education, assisting those with ADA needs, and general site support.Conducting quality control of all received materials including single stream, cardboard, yard waste, assorted scrap metal, food waste compost, with more materials to come with potential facility expansion, to eliminate contamination.Maintain the Recycling Center public drop-off turnabout and adjacent property in a safe, orderly, and clean condition by consistently collecting any loose debris and directing traffic as necessary.Provide courteous and professional customer service at all times.Perform all of the above tasks in coordination with the Sustainability Manger and other Waste Division Technician by maintaining good communication and relationships with all other Town staff. This includes weekly email and phone communication as well as increased communication as things arise.Performs other duties as assigned.Application Period:10/07/2026 – 11/01/2026This posting will close on Sunday, November 1st at 11:59PM. Please ensure your application is complete for consideration.All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.This job may close early without further notice.Work Location:Recycling Center: 1000 Briggs St, Erie Colorado 80516Pay Range:Minimum: $22.05/hourMidpoint: $24.81/hourMaximum: $27.56/hourPay will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications. The budgeted hiring range is between minimum and midpoint. The full salary range is displayed to show the potential for growth for our future hire.Anticipated Work Schedule:This is a part-time position and is primarily scheduled for weekend coverage, every Saturday and Sunday.Hours are expected to range between 16-20 hours a week.Weekend availability is required as part of the core schedule.Occasional weekday and evening shifts may be needed, based on business need.To review the full job description, environmental and physical factors please review job here.Minimum Qualifications:Must be 18 years of age or older1+ years of customer service experienceDesired Qualifications:Recycling center/waste diversion experienceExcellent communication skills including the ability to comfortably communicate via phone, email, and in person engagementIndependent worker with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the publicA bachelors or associates degree in sustainability or environmental servicesProven ability to learn new skills and concepts, including ability to self-direct and work independently without significant oversightAbility to communicate problems and suggest practical solutionsAbility to effectively present information in a one-on-one and/or small group situation, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organizationJob Expectations:Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely to various Town facilities and at times other locations to perform the duties of the position. A motor vehicle record will be pulled through the background check.Ability to work weekends as this position is primarily Saturday and Sunday with potential additional days or evenings based on business need.Pre-employment screenings include:Interview with the hiring teamBackground checks to include:National and County Criminal ScanSex-Offender Registry checkAccommodations:If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at [e-mail] and [e-mail]-Time employees receive the following benefits:Free membership to the Erie Community CenterAccess to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)EEOC:The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.