Recycling Center Attendant - PT

COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • Newnan, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine service and labor duties in support of operating the County’s compactor/recycling sites and related work as apparent or assigned. Duties are performed within established guidelines and/or instructions. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Management Director.

Requirements

• General knowledge of compactor/recycling practices
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
• Ability to understand oral and written directions
• Physical ability to lift, bend, stoop, climb and reach
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to identify hazards and take safety precautions
• Ability to establish and maintain records
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
• High school diploma or GED
• Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Georgia with favorable driving history (MVR).
• Ability to work a varying schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitors compactor/recycling sites at all times during regularly scheduled hours and ensures proper operation including placement of all trash and recyclables in designated containers.
• Meets and assists all customers and remains outside of the building near the containers while customers are on site, providing reasonable assistance to citizens with deposit of garbage or recyclables as requested.
• Removes and properly disposes of any bags left outside the compactor/recycling sites at the beginning of each day.
• Maintains clean and neat condition of compactor/recycling sites at all times.
• Accepts household garbage only in official County issued bags and all County approved recyclables (bags are not needed for recyclables).
• Provides instruction as to disposal options for any non-accepted materials brought to the compactor/recycling sites.
• Sort any commingled recyclables, remove any contaminants and deposit approved recyclables in designated containers.
• Provide immediate notice to Director of any issues requiring attention (oversized objects, complaints, equipment issues/repairs needed, violations of County Solid Waste and Litter Ordinance, etc.).
• Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED