RECYCLING LABORER (DA)

Melwood•Washington, DC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Recycling Laborer is responsible for daily collection, loading, and unloading of recycling materials for shipment preparation. The work is approximately 20% driving and 80% warehouse/material handling. The position is located at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC. Core hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 60-minute lunch break. Starting pay is $23.14. This position is set aside for a person with a disability; documented proof of disability is required before an interview. The employee must successfully complete a criminal history background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet contract security requirements, including successfully completing a criminal history background check and drug screening and obtaining and maintaining a government security clearance.
Documented proof of disability must be provided prior to interview.
Ability to stand for 90% and sit for 10% of work time.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and push or pull 50 pounds.
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, and reach.
Ability to communicate with supervisors, staff, and coworkers.
Good vision and hearing.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions in a warehouse atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in the recycling field.

Responsibilities

Collect, sort, and process recyclables.
Manually or automatically load and unload trucks or other transportation devices.
Maintain safe conditions around vehicles while they are operating.
Follow state, federal, and local military-base rules and regulations for vehicle operation and material transport.
Drive assigned routes to collect, load, and unload materials as required.
Maintain accurate and complete mileage and collection records in accordance with contract requirements.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of truck fluids, batteries, tires, and safety equipment.
Use equipment safety precautions to prevent damage during collection work.
Immediately report accidents, damage, collisions, injuries, and similar incidents through the appropriate process.
Follow fire and safety precautions and properly use material-handling and delivery equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.