Work Unit: Transfer Station
Title: Site Attendant
Supervisor: Solid Waste Foreman
Short-Term Caretaker
Current Classification:
Pay Grade: 7 (Salary Range $16.51 – 24.11) Non-Exempt
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Position overview: This position is responsible for maintaining the collection sites. To keep the site in compliance with regulations, rules and policies. Keeping them litter-free, and properly maintaining site using equipment such as a weed whacker, rake, and shovel, utilizing a nail magnet and lawn mower where necessary. Fence repairs and other occasional duties may arise. Communication is key to coordinate the most efficient use of refuse truck drivers for pick up at site.
All duties below are essential functions unless otherwise indicated. Duties of the position are not all inclusive and subject to change.
A. Ensures legal use of site. Provides good customer service with an educational approach to proper refuse handling. Deal with the public in a fair, courteous and positive manner thus maintaining positive relations with the public. Assesses and forecasts needs for ordering new roll off containers and recycle bins to assure that there is always an empty container for community use through regular communication with Supervisor.
B. Keeps areas clean and ensures boxes are sorted and not abused. Work at sites when requested and keep them clear of paper and cardboard. Ensures site is functional during bad weather including snow removal in winter.
C. Open and close sites in a timely manner.
D. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
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Education and Experience: The knowledge and skills normally obtained through a High School Diploma, GED or HiSET. Candidate needs experience working with the public, a good driving record is preferred.
Certifications: defensive driving class, Class D Driver’s license, First Aid Certification, CPR Certification and Hazardous Material Training.
Other skills and abilities: Must have the ability to operate weed eater, rake, shovel, hammer,
nail magnet and lawn mower. Ability to operate heavy equipment loaders is helpful.
The position requires that these job duties are completed timely and accurately with regard to verification of permits and legal use of site. Also is responsible for the public safety at the site.
The position requires handling non-public confidential information. The person in the position acknowledges the confidential nature of non-public information regarding county employees and elected officials. Consistent with applicable policy and guidelines, this position will respect and safeguard the privacy of employees, elected officials and
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This position carries out assignments independently, and uses some judgment and initiative to communicate problems and schedule trucks for proper safety at the site. May work to develop and recommend new processing procedures in response to identifying process inefficiencies, frequent errors, etc. Work objectives and priorities are defined by Supervisor.
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This position has contacts with other the public, county personnel, elected officials, department heads, and vendors in order to be responsive to questions and inquiries regarding refuse.
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, climb and balance. They frequently are required to kneel, stoop, crouch or crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with arms and hands. The employee is regularly required to stand or walk. Lifting requirements are occasional up to 100 pounds.
The position requires the following vision requirements: close vision (clear up to 20 inches), distance vision (clear up to 20 feet), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (3-dimensional including spatial relationships) and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
