Seasonal Solid Waste Technician

Description

Job Summary

This is a technical position within the Public Works Department with a wide variety of duties pertaining to the recycling program within Boone County.

The Solid Waste Recycling Technician must obtain the ability to operate power tools, vehicles and equipment, as well as perform manual tasks as assigned by a Solid Waste Services Supervisor or Solid Waste Recycling Manager.

Major Essential Duties

The Solid Waste Services Recycling Technician will:

• Work closely with the Solid Waste Services Supervisor on recycling, special events, state and local clean-ups, etc.
• Assist the Solid Waste Services Supervisor with task related to day-to-day operations.
• Assist Solid Waste Recycling Manager with the operation of the recycling center and the drop-off locations
• Assist the Solid Waste Recycling Manager with training county employees and inmates on all required aspects of the job
• Assist with the servicing and maintenance of equipment and tools used by Solid Waste Services and the Recycling Center.
• Safely operate vehicles, trucks and equipment as needed for the recycling program.
• This person must have knowledge of County policies, specifications and solid waste procedures, as well as knowledge of Boone County Jail’s specific procedures.

Relationships

• The Solid Waste Services Recycling Technician performs duties within the Public Works Department, under the direct supervision of a Solid Waste Services Supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience
• Graduate of a standard high school, vocational school or the equivalency abilities to perform required duties in the Solid Waste Services Division.
• Language Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Mathematical Skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Skills
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
• Interprets a variety of technical and instructional information.
• Makes decisions which serve the county’s best interest and follows the missions and objectives of the Public Works Department.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Possession of a valid of driver’s license.
• Other Knowledge and/or Skills
• Ability to work alone or as a member of a Solid Waste Services Division performing tasks as assigned.
• Ability to work with other department, county and other agency personnel.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.

Physical Demands

• While performing job duties, the employee could reasonably be expected to:
• Regularly (over 2/3 of regular working day)
• Stand or walk.
• Talk or hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Operate a motorized vehicle or equipment.

Work Environment

• The work environments described in the preceding paragraphs represent those encountered while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level is usually moderate to high.
• Temperature level will vary from extreme cold to extreme heat
• Moisture level will vary from extreme dry to rain, snow, and icy conditions

Comments

• Positive communication
• Positive attitude
• Objectivity
• Willingness to solve problems
• Commitment to Boone County’s best interests
• Must adhere to the applicable provisions of the Public Works Department Rules and Procedures, the Boone County Personnel Policies and Procedures, the Boone County Administrative Code, the Kentucky Revised Statutes, and any other procedures, rules, regulations, and policies set forth by appropriate authorities.
• Must be neat in appearance.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must maintain confidentiality when required.
• Must pass a background check and be able to supervise inmates.