Waste Diversion Technician

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

Job summary

Town of Erie seeks a friendly Waste Diversion Technician for the Sustainability Division. This part-time role serves as a local expert at the Recycling Center, guiding residents on what can be recycled and assisting with ADA needs.

Weekend work is required, with occasional weekday/evening shifts for events. The position emphasizes customer service, environmental stewardship, and collaboration with the Sustainability Manager and Waste Division staff at 1000 Briggs St, Erie CO 80516.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 1+ years of customer service experience.
• Recycling center/waste diversion experience.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate via phone, email, and in person engagement.
• Independent worker with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• A bachelor’s or associate degree in sustainability or environmental services.
• Proven ability to learn new skills and concepts, including ability to self-direct and work independently without significant oversight.
• Ability to communicate problems and suggest practical solutions.
• Ability to effectively present information in a one‑on‑one and/or small group situation, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Erie residents to ensure they comply with material quality standards and to communicate the impacts of contamination.
• Engage with facility users and provide education and site assistance, including ADA needs.
• Conduct quality control of all received materials to minimize contamination.
• Maintain the Recycling Center drop-off turnabout and adjacent property in a safe, orderly, and clean condition.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service at all times.
• Coordinate with the Sustainability Manager and Waste Division staff through regular communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Public engagement

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Associate 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‑timeWaste 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.

Work Location:

• Recycling Center: 1000 Briggs St, Erie Colorado 80516

Pay Range:

• Minimum: $22.05/hour
• Midpoint: $24.81/hour
• Maximum: $27.56/hour

Pay 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1+ years of customer service experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Recycling center/waste diversion experience
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to comfortably communicate via phone, email, and in person engagement
• Independent worker with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public
• A bachelors or associates degree in sustainability or environmental services
• Proven ability to learn new skills and concepts, including ability to self-direct and work independently without significant oversight
• Ability to communicate problems and suggest practical solutions
• Ability to effectively present information in a one‑on‑one and/or small group situation, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Job 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.