Job description

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: RECYCLING TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: RECYCLING

LOCATION: RECYCLING CENTER

REPORTS TO: PROCESSING/SHIPPING MANAGER

RATE: $12.05/HOUR

POSITION STATUS: FULL-TIME, UNION-ELIGIBLE

GENERAL:

Minimum Requirements:

• Education/ Training: A high school diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience: Physical labor, data entry, time management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate a fork lift and skid steer equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to assist members of the public, haulers, drivers, and business owners.
• Ability to complete tasks with multiple interruptions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to travel to the Courthouse and other businesses as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain, operate, and oversee operations of the Recycling Center equipment and machinery.
• Responsible for safe and proper operation, preventative maintenance and preventative maintenance records of equipment and machinery.
• Work with the Recycling Coordinator to review and update safety programs as needed.
• Maintain Residential Drop Off Area
• Assist Haulers and Commercial businesses with tipping loads.
• Obtain Weighmaster License, weigh vehicles, and process intake records as necessary.
• Assist the public as needed.
• Process recyclables for shipping by ensuring sorting and baling according to market specifications.
• Responsible for materials shipped meeting market requirements.
• Responsible for communicating with market brokers.
• Maintain inventory and arrange for pickups and shipping.
• Obtain purchase order information for all materials shipped.
• Load trucks for market.
• Operate collection programs by arranging pickups, driving truck, loading and unloading truck, and preparing and maintaining necessary paperwork.
• Supervise the work-release prisoners.
• Participate in the Annual Tire Collection program including transporting work-release to and from collection sites.
• Grounds keeping and Clean Up at the Recycling Center
• Other duties as assigned and/or neccessary.

Required Certifications:

• A valid PA driver’s license
• Must be certifiable by the state as a Weighmaster

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to remain active for long periods of time
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of and level of duties being performed by a person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform this position.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH THEREIN. I HEREBY ACCEPT THIS POSITION AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES SET FORTH. I WILL PERFORM ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.

Signature Employee: ______________________________

Date: ___________________

Signature Department Head: ______________________________

Date: __________________

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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