Solid Waste Technician I (Part-Time) - Public Works (Camp Verde)

Yavapai County Government•Camp Verde, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-Time position working 27 hours per week in the Tire Yard. Under general supervision, performs work of average difficulty in the operation of transfer station equipment and in the operation, maintenance, and repair of county transfer station facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Knowledge of operation and servicing of solid waste equipment.
Knowledge of solid waste removal and disposal.
Knowledge of basic math and daily transaction reconciliation.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
Knowledge of clerical office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of research techniques and report writing.
Knowledge of current Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping.
Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently with zero accidents.
Ability to effectively perform manual labor under any type of weather conditions.
Ability to handle cash and give change accurately.
Ability to maintain accurate daily logs.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
Ability to keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
Ability to remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
Ability to handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
Ability to act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

Skill in customer service.
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Skill in organization and adherence to detail.

Responsibilities

Measures and determines tire loads and charging accordingly.
Collects and disposes of solid waste and dead animals from county rights-of-way.
Assists in removal and disposal of dead trees from county right of way and other property.
Assists in abatement of hazard waste sites.
Handles cash, gives change, and maintains daily written logs.
Operates motor vehicles and equipment not requiring a CDL.
Assists in community clean-up operations.
Assists in collection and disposal of waste, tires, and appliances.
Assists in construction and maintenance of transfers stations.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.