Pesticide Container Recycling Technician

State of Montana•Helena, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a Pesticide Container Recycling Driver, located in Helena, MT. This is a seasonal 20-40 hour per week position. The mission of the Department of Agriculture is Serving Montana Agriculture and growing prosperity under the Big Sky. This position coordinates the collection of plastic agricultural chemical containers, by driving a truck and trailer combination to collect containers and grind the containers at regional granulator sites. The incumbent will travel throughout the state collecting and processing plastic pesticide containers while coordinating with recycling site managers about pick-up dates and times. This is a seasonal position that operates May-November, weather depending.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid Driver's License.
Clean driving record - to be checked prior to hire.
Requires safe and effective operation of state vehicles.
Must observe safety protocols.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Initiative to work in a self-directed and proactive manner.
Skilled in driving in all weather conditions that may be encountered in Montana, including putting chains on the truck in snowy conditions.
Competent in using and maintaining a variety of hand tools and large equipment such generators and granulators.
Knowledge of safety practices and how to implement them around large equipment.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality work output.
Adapts to change in the work environment, manages competing priorities, and deals with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

Nice To Haves

Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the collection of plastic agricultural chemical containers.
Drives a truck and trailer combination to collect containers.
Grinds containers at regional granulator sites.
Travels throughout the state collecting and processing plastic pesticide containers.
Coordinates with recycling site managers about pick-up dates and times.
Reads maps and follows written or verbal geographic directions.
Coordinates delivery and pick-ups to maximize efficiency.
Picks-up and delivers supplies and equipment from vendors.
Stores equipment and supplies, completes requisitions, and maintains records.
Verifies the contents of delivered inventory loads with paperwork.
Loads and unloads vehicle.
May perform forklift operation.