JOB Under the direct supervision of the Recycling Supervisor Recycle Labor Driver is responsible for supporting the efficient and safe operation of the Recycling Center through a combination of equipment operation, material handling, customer service, and facility maintenance. This position plays a vital role in promoting environmental sustainability by ensuring proper processing, sorting, and disposal of recyclable materials. The Recycle Labor Driver also provides seasonal support to the Highway Department during peak demand periods, particularly in winter.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Equipment Operation & Maintenance Safe operation of various equipment including lift truck, forklift, skid-steer, and front-end loader Maintains the mechanical equipment utilized in the operation of the Recycling Center, including such items as conveyors, balers, etc. Drives truck for purposes of transporting and collection/drop off of recycling boxes and materials as needed Serves as back up for Highway Heavy Equipment Operations during peak seasonal demand (primarily winter weather events) as needed, which may include mechanical support and/or operation of heavy equipment Snow removal and grounds keeping Recycling Processing & Material Handling Performs various activities associated with the processing of recycling materials, including both manual labor and safe operation of mechanical equipment Physically loads, unloads, manipulates and manages a variety of materials, assists Foreman in ensuring the proper sorting and handling of diverted materials Assists with sorting and running the recycling sort-lines Customer Service & Public Interaction Assists customers with recycling needs, including receiving and unloading contributions and provision of information regarding proper techniques for disposing recyclable commodities Facility & Site Maintenance The maintenance of neat, clean, orderly and safe equipment and collection locations and facilities consistent with Recycling Center and County policies and procedures and State and Federal safety requirements Strictly adheres to safety procedures and policies Administrative & Recordkeeping Duties Maintains required logs documenting materials and/or weights Operates and balances cash register and performs other related administrative duties such as using a computer and emailing as needed
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work Environment Essential functions of this job are typically carried out in work environments with the following characteristics: While performing the duties of this job, occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat, risk of electrical shock. Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud and appropriate hearing protection is required to be worn in accordance with defined safety standards.
Physical Requirements:
The employee is regularly required to: Sit, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop bend, kneel, talk and hear and smell. Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to focus.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. ADA Statement (Reasonable Accommodations): We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at hrinfo@polkcountywi.gov
