Waste & Recycling Center Associate

Oconee County; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 28,080 - 34,320; Full time

Job summary

Oconee County seeks an entry-level Recycling Center Attendant to monitor and screen materials at county recycle centers, assist residents, and maintain site safety. You will verify licenses, direct traffic, sort recyclables, and operate compactors while providing customer service and maintaining records.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid state driver's license. Heavy lifting and outdoor work are common; the role reports to the Solid Waste Director.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problems.
• Ability to use basic addition and subtraction.
• Ability to read simple sentences, instructions, or work orders.
• Ability to write simple sentences and complete simple job forms.
• Ability to speak simple sentences using basic grammar.
• Ability to perform simple and repetitive manual, clerical, or operating tasks, following a few definite procedures.
• Ability to perform minor short-term planning, with attention to detail, for accurate results.

Responsibilities

• Restricts the use of the Recycle Center to Oconee County residents and property owners: verifies license plates and/or identifications as needed.
• Opens and closes the recycle center, ensuring timely service.
• Provides customer service by answering questions, resolving conflicts, and informing the public about proper recycling and waste disposal methods.
• Monitors loads of waste delivered to the center for disposal: directs residents to appropriate containers; and screens disposals to prevent hazardous materials from entering the waste stream.
• Directs traffic at centers.
• Sorts and places recyclable material from small public containers into large roll-off containers, ensuring the removal of contaminants and proper placement of materials.
• Monitors the volume of recyclable containers to ensure they have adequate capacity for incoming recyclables and household waste.
• Operates stationary compactors and ensures the proper disposal of household waste and recyclables.
• Assists drivers in changing out compactors/containers and cleans under and around containers.
• Maintains the recycle center and surrounding area in a safe, clean, and orderly manner; picks up garbage and debris, pulls weeds, washes the parking lot, etc.
• Maintains records of daily activities.
• Answers the telephone and provides information and assistance to callers.
• Cleans and maintains assigned tools.
• Informs the public/residents on the proper disposal methods of household waste and how to prepare recyclables to be recycled.
• Assists with other solid waste department functions as assigned.
• Assists handicapped residents with placing recyclables/garbage into the appropriate receptacles.
• Assists the Recycle Center Crew Leader with atypical activities or events.
• Assists with minor maintenance tasks such as painting and yard work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oconee County seeks an entry-level Recycling Center Attendant to monitor and screen materials at county recycle centers, assist residents, and maintain site safety. You will verify licenses, direct traffic, sort recyclables, and operate compactors while providing customer service and maintaining records.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid state driver's license. Heavy lifting and outdoor work are common; the role reports to the Solid Waste Director.