Solid Waste Worker - Benson

Cochise County•Benson, AZ

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Solid Waste Worker performs routine work operating and maintaining a public solid waste collection station and recycling facility, along with related duties as assigned. This classified position is subject to the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona law. A post-offer, pre-employment background screening is required. The anticipated hourly pay is $15.50–$16.50, depending on qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes membership in the Arizona State Retirement System. The position operates and maintains facility equipment, including a small front-end loader; assists with and supervises the dumping of permitted refuse; checks refuse against site disposal standards and screens loads for hazardous materials. The worker removes, processes, and bales recyclable materials, determines and collects applicable fees, issues receipts, and maintains facility logs, records, reports, and daily user counts. The role is subject to on-call work outside the normal work schedule. Work is performed primarily under general supervision in a variety of climatic conditions and may include confined spaces. Essential physical functions include lifting, manual dexterity, large motor skills, and communication. The position involves medium work, with occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds and frequent or constant exertion of up to 20 pounds. Sitting is occasional; walking and standing are regular. Duties may also require kneeling, crouching or squatting, crawling, climbing, stooping, twisting, balancing, reaching, or handling objects. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals unable to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Requirements

At least one year of experience operating small equipment, such as skid steer loaders, at a transfer station, landfill, construction site, or related area; equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.
Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Knowledge of occupational hazards, proper safety precautions, and proper use of small equipment.
Ability to regularly handle lifting up to 50 pounds and perform the physical activities described for the position.
Ability to work alone without supervision and under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to perform basic math; operate a computer and cash register; maintain log books; and prepare simple reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and read, write, and speak English.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and make determinations and decisions about hazardous-waste screening.
Ability to use memory for details, apply critical thinking, adapt, solve problems creatively, and maintain emotional stability.

Nice To Haves

Six months of customer service experience or simple bookkeeping experience is preferred.
Knowledge of collecting payments and balancing money, simple bookkeeping, landfill, transfer station and recycling operations, and computer programs for data entry.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate a public solid waste collection and recycling facility.
Operate and maintain equipment, including a small front-end loader.
Supervise and assist with the dumping of permitted refuse.
Ensure refuse meets site disposal standards and screen loads for hazardous materials.
Remove, process, and bale recyclable materials.
Determine appropriate facility charges, receive fees, and prepare and issue receipts.
Maintain logs of loads dumped, vehicle descriptions, account transactions, and receipts issued.
Prepare records and reports and maintain a daily user count.
Be available for on-call work outside the normal work schedule.