Recycle Center Operator Position Available In Blount, Tennessee

Recycle Center Operator

BLOUNT COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT – 4.5

Maryville, TN Job Details Full-time From $14.74 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Paid sick time Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Entry level Full Job Description Under general supervision of the Highway Superintendent, the Recycle Center Operator assists the public with disposal of recyclable materials, coordinates material removal with contracted waste companies, and maintains a clean working environment for all staff and visitors at the County recycling facility. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: Opens and closes facility as scheduled; Monitors compactor to ensure only approved material is placed in bins; Operate compactor as needed; Report any malfunctions and needed repairs of equipment; Schedule pickups with the contractor of full bins for replacement; Ensures facility is clean and neat; Assist citizens in unloading recyclables as needed; and Performs other duties as assigned. It is mandatory for Recycle Center Operator to: Ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools; Ability to organize, and communicate effectively; Ability to maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others; and Ability to cooperate with fellow employees as a team member; Propensity to work in a dynamic environment that requires adaptation to changing goals, priorities, and needs; Continuously maintain tactful and professional conversations with others; and Bolster and sustain a positive, professional demeanor with citizens, colleagues, elected officials, and other agencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

High School Diploma; Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, reach and manipulate objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 30 pounds on a regular basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating industrial recycling equipment, manual and power tools, sweeping, stooping, and lifting. The position requires hearing, mental acuity, speaking, and visual acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most work is performed in a well-lighted, modern industrial warehouse and outside in all weather conditions.

BENEFITS

Exceptional full time benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, optional USAble, paid holidays, paid sick days, paid vacation, EAP, retirement planning, pension, employee clinic, employee discounts, and more. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.