Recycling Collection Technician

Hernando County, Florida BOCC • Brooksville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs work in recycling recovery, which includes but is not limited to performing collection, sorting, transport and disbursement of recycled materials. Also performs custodial maintenance around collection bins, recycling drop-off locations and aluminum igloo sites. Travel is required throughout the county. Provides "frontline customer service" by responding to inquiries and sharing general information about available services, products, programs, and activities with County departments, recycling customers, and the general public.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in recycling or a general maintenance field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in hauling trailers or the ability to demonstrate proficiency with a truck/small trailer combination.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida and be insurable by current insurance carrier.
• Must have or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of employment in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Nice To Haves

• This position may be subject to the Hepatitis B Vaccination and the Tetanus Vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Collects recyclables from county facilities and designated businesses using a box truck or truck/trailer combination.
• Inspects, identifies and sorts recyclable commodities retrieved from county facilities or designated areas and relocates material to proper site at the waste management facility.
• Maintains recycling containers and general areas surrounding recycling bins to ensure cleanliness and accessibility.
• Transports recyclable materials to the waste management facility and collaborates with county recycling personnel as needed.
• Uses power tools and hand tools in the maintenance and repairs of equipment / grounds.
• Educates County employees and the general public on proper recycling practices, including correct material placement and acceptable recyclable items.
• Serves as the Department ambassador, providing exceptional customer service, friendliness, reliability and professionalism to customers.
• Communicates with customers regarding service disruptions including holidays and vacations and offers temporary solutions like extra containers as needed.
• Maintains accurate records relating to the collection of recyclable materials including locations and quantities.
• Makes necessary adjustments to recycling route in order to maximize efficiency and customer service, prioritizing the ability to complete routes on the scheduled day.
• Inspects recycling roll-off locations and maintains sites for cleanliness.
• Removes debris from sites and transports the contaminants back to the waste management facility.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repair (includes cleaning, painting and repairing) of igloo sites and completes quantity site status reports.
• Provides litter control at the landfill as needed.
• Assists with the overall upkeep of the recycling area.
• Assist in public outreach and education efforts to promote recycling, composting, and waste reduction. This includes event setup, participation in events, and occasional evening or weekend work.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.
• County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description.

Benefits

• Pay rates are based on policy, education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
• Preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
• Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace.
• Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

What This Job Offers

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