Waste Diversion Technician (89609)

Town of Erie • Erie, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Erie’s Sustainability Division is seeking a friendly, energetic, and mission-driven team member who’s passionate about keeping waste out of our landfills. Under the general supervision of the Sustainability Manager, the part-time Waste Diversion Technician will deliver exceptional customer service to residents visiting the Town of Erie Recycling Center. This role serves as a local expert on recycling guidelines, helping community members understand what can be recycled and connecting them with additional resources when needed. The Waste Diversion Technician also supports zero-waste initiatives at Town events, providing hands-on guidance and demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, reuse and recycling, and conserving natural resources. Weekend availability is required, along with occasional weekday and evening shifts for special events. All staff are expected to adhere to the Town’s mission, vision, and values of TRUE.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1+ years of customer service experience
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely to various Town facilities and at times other locations to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to work weekends as this position is primarily Saturday and Sunday with potential additional days or evenings based on business need.

Nice To Haves

• Recycling center/waste diversion experience
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to comfortably communicate via phone, email, and in person engagement
• Independent worker with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public
• A bachelors or associates degree in sustainability or environmental services
• Proven ability to learn new skills and concepts, including ability to self-direct and work independently without significant oversight
• Ability to communicate problems and suggest practical solutions
• Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and/or small group situation, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Responsibilities

• Providing guidance to Erie residents to ensure they comply with material quality standards and to communicate the impacts of contamination.
• Consistent proactive engagement with as many facility users as possible throughout the day, sharing education, assisting those with ADA needs, and general site support.
• Conducting quality control of all received materials including single stream, cardboard, yard waste, assorted scrap metal, food waste compost, with more materials to come with potential facility expansion, to eliminate contamination.
• Maintain the Recycling Center public drop-off turnabout and adjacent property in a safe, orderly, and clean condition by consistently collecting any loose debris and directing traffic as necessary.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service at all times.
• Perform all of the above tasks in coordination with the Sustainability Manger and other Waste Division Technician by maintaining good communication and relationships with all other Town staff. This includes weekly email and phone communication as well as increased communication as things arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree