COORDINATOR-RECYCLING CENTER / ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Salary: MINIMUM SALARY: $46,096.62
PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to supervise the day-to-day operations and operate the Recycling Center; and assist customers. The work is performed under the supervision of the Director-Environmental Health & Protection Division.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Answers questions regarding Recycling Center operations and assists citizens in recycling.
- Operates plastic baler and fork lift.
- Operates plastic grinder and forklift. Loads aluminum cans into semi-trailer. Crushes cans and glass into dumpers, dumps materials into loading bins.
- Checks used motor oil and anti-freeze for explosive vapors and other contaminants. Maintains motor oil drop-off logs.
- Inspects recycling bins for contaminants.
- Clears debris from the Recycling Center.
- Compiles recycling data regarding amount and type of recovered recycled material.
- Assists in creating shipping manifests, collecting payments for recycled materials, and maintaining records.
- Recommends budget needs for recycling center.
- Inspects solid waste trucks.
- Supervise Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program by, receiving customer’s incoming HHW material, identifying types of chemicals, lab pack and bulk materials, segregate non-compatibles, and prepare HHW for shipment in accordance with DOT requirements.
- Recovers refrigerant from refrigerators, dehumidifiers, and other small appliances.
- Operates and maintains a variety of equipment including but not limited to: Forklift/ Bobcat with multiple attachments, baling equipment, compacting equipment, crushing, and grinding equipment, Freon Recovery equipment, standard hand tools, utility pick-up truck, etc.
- Supervises recycling center employees and community service workers.
- Researches vendor pricing and maintain professional relationships with multiple vendors.
- Assists in bid proposals and evaluation of best options.
- Maintains detailed records of volumes of recyclable materials, pickup dates, invoices, and other managerial duties.
- Position is not eligible for telecommute.
- Records money received, prepares receipts, and prepares daily bank deposit.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- General/technical high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Job Experience
- Two to three years’ experience operating heavy machinery preferably in solid waste/recycling processing, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications
- OSHA 40-hour class required within 12 months of employment.
- Type 1 EPA Certification required or attained within 6 months of employment.
BENEFITS: This is a full-time 40 hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.
TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted using the APPLY NOW link above. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed or print applications.
Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates has applied.
St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.
