Environmental Services Operator

Greene County Board of Commissioners•Xenia, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the ES Manager, this position is responsible for maintaining central recycling and yard waste drop-off sites. The role involves performing a variety of Environmental Services program tasks to promote a good public image and maintain facility systems in optimal operating condition. The working hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, with one day off, and Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
Valid Ohio Driver's License
Forklift certification
Must attend first available class offered by Greene County after hire.

Responsibilities

Provides customer service through guidance, instructions, and information to customers regarding facility operation, policies, and other programs administered by the Environmental Services Division.
Assists physically impaired customers, as necessary, to properly process materials.
Identifies materials including solid waste, recycling, yard waste, universal waste, hazardous waste, and construction and demolition debris.
Provides technical assistance to customers to manage materials through various resources.
Maintains a professional manner when interacting with both internal and external customers.
Complies with workplace health and safety standards, including wearing required personal protective equipment and promptly reporting unsafe conditions.
Complies with all departmental, county, state, and federal policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Performs and maintains operations at the facility to process recyclables, yard waste, household hazardous waste, universal waste, scrap metal, paint, records, and other materials.
Operates records management and baling equipment.
Operates County vehicles, pulls and backs trailers, and performs safety checks.
Performs routine and minor maintenance on equipment used for this operation.
Monitors and cleans vehicles and equipment.
Maintains the recycling and yard waste drop-off facility in optimal operating conditions.
Opens, closes, and secures the facility.
Removes and properly disposes of litter.
Performs landscaping and snow removal.
Maintains records and documents all processes.
Performs miscellaneous duties to assist in maintaining services under all conditions.
Acts as a liaison with other facilities, public and private partners to meet community, operational, and logistic needs for the division and department.
Provides assistance and equipment for community events and festivals.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.