Recycling Equipment Operator - Part-Time
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia Army National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The purpose of this position is to provide engineering equipment operation in support of the Installation Virginia Qualified Recycling Program (QRP). This role involves the identification, collection, separation, storage, and packaging of qualified recyclable materials. The operator will prepare recyclables for sale and shipment and provide daily management of the Installation's 180-day hazardous material transfer station operations. This position is part-time and ineligible for state benefits, limited to working 1500 hours per year, averaging approximately 29 hours per week.
Requirements
- Knowledge of engineering equipment operations in diverse terrains and routine equipment maintenance.
- Knowledge of Recycling Facility Operations best practices and methods.
- Ability to apply heavy physical effort, continuous bending, turning, moving hands, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls in operation of equipment and attachments.
- Ability to tolerate constant vibrations, jerking and general uncomfortable conditions.
- Skill in eye-hand coordination and excellent visual depth perception.
- Knowledge of basic safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations.
- Ability to understand and follow all safety protocols and OSHA procedures and regulations.
- Valid Virginia Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
- Working knowledge of hazardous material policies and SOPS.
Nice To Haves
- AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Perform identification, collection, separation, storage, and packaging of qualified recyclable materials.
- Prepare recyclables for sale and shipment.
- Provide daily management of the Installation's 180-day hazardous material transfer station operations.
- Operate engineering equipment in diverse terrains.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance.
Benefits
- Ineligible for state benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
