Solid Waste Operator I

Boone County Fiscal Court•Burlington, KY

15m•Onsite

About The Position

This is a technical position within the Public Works Department with a wide variety of duties pertaining to vehicle and equipment operation to support Recycling Center operations. The Operator I must have the ability to operate power tools, vehicles, and equipment, and perform manual tasks associated with collecting, unloading, and processing refuse and recycling materials from various sites within Boone County.

Requirements

Graduate of a standard high school, vocational school or the equivalency, supplemented by experience or training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform required duties in the Solid Waste Services Division
Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions
Interprets a variety of technical and instructional information
Makes decisions which serve the county’s best interest and follows the missions and objectives of the Public Works Department
Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Kentucky driver’s license
Ability to obtain CDL in the first six months of employment
Ability to obtain Commonwealth of Kentucky Solid Waste Certificates as needed
Must possess or obtain OSHA 30 certification within first six months of employment
Ability to obtain FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in the following required courses within 6-months of employment: ICS 100 – Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS 200 – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, IS-700 – National Incident Management System, An Introduction, IS-800 – National Response Framework, An Introduction?
Ability to work as a team member of the Recycling Center
Ability to work alone performing tasks as assigned
Ability to work with other departments and governmental agencies
Ability to work under limited supervision
Must be 18 years or older.
Must maintain confidentiality when required.
Must have the ability to pass drug and background checks.

Responsibilities

Safely operate vehicles, production equipment, and trucks requiring a commercial driver license (CDL) to support recycling operations
Collect recycled materials from collection bins at various sites within Boone County
Safely operate Recycling Center equipment including balers, compactors, sorting line conveyance equipment, and truck/trailer-mounted bin collection systems
Continuously monitor the condition of vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and operational readiness
Support daily initiatives to clean, organize, and sustain a safe and orderly work environment
Load and unload finished recycling commodities by means of forklift operation within a loading dock facility at the Recycling Center
Basic computer skills to support data entry and inventory management
This person must have knowledge of County policies and recycling procedures
Ability to supervise inmates in accordance with the Boone County Jail Community Service Program guidelines
Excellent communication skills to interact with customers and team members
Assist with the Department’s snow removal operations
Assist the Public Services Division with general maintenance of County infrastructure including roads, culverts, and vegetation management.
Perform other duties as assigned