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BTS North America LLC
Compost Facility Operator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.
$40,217 / year median in Delaware
+16% projected growth
Job Description
This position will assist with all day-to-day composting operations and facility maintenance. The ideal candidate is reliable, dependable, hardworking, and completes work with attention to detail. Position reports to the Compost Operations Manager. y. Responsibilities Maintain cleanliness of facilities and equipment, including, sweeping, washing, hosing, and scrubbing. Perform routine daily preventative maintenance on equipment including greasing, adjusting, and fueling. Safely, correctly, and efficiently complete assigned tasks. Perform general grounds maintenance using company-provided tools and equipment, such as, digging, raking, sweeping, mowing, weeding, and painting. Take direction from supervisors and work within a team committed to safety, product quality, and performance. Receive and understand instruction and training on the proper and safe use of equipment. Be responsible for your workplace, tools, equipment, and personal safety. Wear required PPE, and company supplied uniforms at all times. Be alert to and report any possible security and safety concerns to management. Qualifications | Experience Willing and able to work outside in all weather and in dirty and odorous conditions for majority of work schedule. Experience operating mowers, tractors, skid steers, fork lifts, or wheel loaders ideal but not required. Prior work experience with composting, horticulture, agriculture, manufacturing, and/or construction ideal but not required. Familiar with basic hand tools. Able to accurately collect, record, and tabulate numerical data. Able to understand and follow written and oral directions in English. Able to read and write in English. Able to perform basic math skills. HS General Education Degree or equivalent. Valid driver's license