Refuse/Recycling Administrative Assistant

City of Cortez, CO•Cortez, CO

7d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Refuse/Recycling Administrative Assistant supports the City of Cortez Refuse and Recycling Division by keeping essential records accurate, timely, and ready for reporting and billing. The position ensures recycling data and related documentation are complete and organized. The role combines focused computer and records work with front-line phone support, processing landfill ticket information, and routing service requests to collection crews and the fabrication shop. It also includes maintaining an orderly office.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months to two years of clerical, reception, or data-entry experience, or equivalent.
Accurate data-entry skills and self-checking work habits.
Strong English mechanics.
Proficiency with Word and Excel, or equivalent software.
Ability to learn new software and reporting portals.
Valid Colorado driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Enter and verify collection and commodity data related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) recycling requirements.
Upload required information to reporting portals and maintain source documentation.
Prepare invoices, billing backup, and related clerical records.
Provide front-line phone support and process landfill ticket information.
Dispatch service requests to collection crews and the fabrication shop.
Maintain an orderly office.
Review and reconcile entered information, organize digital files, and file supporting records.