Recycling Attendant - Part Time

Recycling Attendant - Part Time Village of Pleasant Prairie - 3.6 Pleasant Prairie, WI Job Details Part-time $15 - $18 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Outdoor work High school diploma or GED Driver's License Driving Full Job Description This year-round part-time Recycling Attendant position reports to the Sanitation Crew Lead and Highway Superintendent. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide accurate information and direction to residents regarding acceptable materials at the Residential Recycling Center. Hours for this position are Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. year-round, a minimum of 8 hours per week with the opportunity for up to an average of 29 hours per week. Workdays may fluctuate with some holiday and overtime work required. Job Duties Open and monitor the Residential Recycling Center on all scheduled days. Close and lock the Residential Recycling Center on all scheduled days. The Recycling Attendant greets residents, verifies eligibility for site usage and enter details into a hand-held digital device, screens and categorizes vehicle loads, and provides direction to residents at the entrance gate. Directs traffic at drop-off sites. Assists the public in placing materials in proper containers; determines if waste is acceptable; sorts materials properly. Maintains containers to ensure adequate space for continued disposal and calls in collection requests as needed. Ability to make arithmetic computations. Ability to take compost temperatures. Operate a laptop computer and tablet and use asset management software for tracking daily work order information and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Assist in asphalt patching and paving operations, gravel road shoulders, garbage and leaf collection, clean roadsides, fabricate and place signs. Assist in shoveling, salting and deicing operations. Perform essential job functions at a safe level with reasonable accommodation. Knowledge of tools and equipment used in general maintenance and perform routine maintenance tasks. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment. Ability to complete and maintain accurate records and reports. Knowledge of general safety rules and practices. Follows all Village policies and procedures, and Village codes and ordinances. Ability to communicate and interact in a professional and polite manner with Village residents and co-workers. Report any problems or concerns to management in a timely manner. Performs other duties and special assignments as directed within the scope of the Public Works Department.

Physical:

Essential job functions of this position require a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, kneeling, climbing, and lifting and carrying a range of weight up to 100 pounds. Must be capable of physically demanding work in inclement weather for an extended period of time and in areas of noxious odors and smells, in wet or muddy areas, work in close proximity to loud and moving equipment and work in an environment where the noise level is usually moderately loud. Must have the ability to recognize possible exposure to carcinogenic dusts such as asbestos, toxic substances such as carbon monoxide, gases such as methane and hydrogen sulfate, or organic solvents either through inhalation or skin contact. Frequent public interaction which requires the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Educational, Certifications, and Experience:

Must be age 18 or older. High school graduate or equivalent. Valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record. The Village of Pleasant Prairie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.