Recycle Center Tech

City of Bay City•Bay City, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Recycle Center Manager, the Recycle Center Tech assists with daily Recycling Center operations, sets up recycling equipment, and maintains the collection center. The position also performs other duties as assigned. The role involves serving customers, evaluating and sorting recyclable materials and household solid waste, collecting litter, and keeping the work area clean. The employee may work with people with disabilities and must understand and work with accommodations made for them. The position works indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to extreme cold or heat, wet conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, chemicals, or toxic substances. Shift work, including weekends and holidays, may be required. Normal hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch. Overtime may be required, and emergency call-ins may result in an adjusted work schedule. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and receives direction from the Recycle Center Manager, the Assistant Director or Director of Public Works, and occasionally more experienced workers.

Requirements

Valid Class C Texas State Driver's License and safe driving record.
High school diploma or GED.
Must pass a medical physical examination and drug test.
Ability to operate a backhoe and forklift.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
Ability to work safely while following City safety practices and procedures.
Ability to work with others, including people with disabilities and accommodations made for them.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently moving about, walking, sitting, lifting or carrying objects up to 100 pounds occasionally, pushing and pulling, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, and rotating; periodic climbing and crawling; and frequent speaking, hearing, and seeing.
Ability to read written reports and instructions and accurately record information and summaries of events.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily operations of the Recycling Center.
Set up recycling equipment and maintain the collection center.
Maintain a courteous attitude toward customers and take a proactive approach to customer service issues.
Determine whether commodities delivered to the Center are acceptable.
Collect and remove litter from City buildings and local businesses.
Ensure proper placement of recyclable material and household solid waste.
Inspect and sort materials into piles or bins/barrels according to type, size, condition, markings, coloring, or other characteristics.
Work with people with disabilities and become aware of and work with accommodations made for them.
Keep the work area clean.
Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment and tools in safe operating condition.
Follow City safety practices and procedures.
Participate as a first responder in emergency situations, including storms, train derailments, and hazardous-material spills.
Participate in employee performance evaluations in accordance with City guidelines.
Support City and Department goals, serve citizens during routine and emergency situations, and contribute to team responsibilities.
Plan and organize work, time, and resources; produce quality work in the required quantity and timeframe.
Communicate effectively, value differences and others’ input, report to work prepared and on schedule, maintain positive behavior, accept constructive criticism, and show respect for others.
Perform other duties as assigned.