Salary: $18.05 - $18.96 Hourly
Location : Round Rock, TX
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 201801727
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 10/14/2024
Closing Date: 10/28/2024 11:59 PM Central
DescriptionUnder general supervision, the Recycling Attendant operates and maintains the city's drop off recycling center and collects recyclable materials from city facilities. Work involves handling, processing and sorting recyclable materials; assisting customers; monitoring usage and container levels; and maintaining the Recycling Center.
Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience. Examples of Duties - Sorts and processes recyclable materials by placing bales of cardboard and fiberboard in separate designated areas; checks metal bins and pulls out inappropriate items.; monitors levels of materials and calls when items need to be hauled.
- Directs citizens on where to drop off material within the facility by interacting with customers and explains how to recycle or dispose of items; helps in unloading of materials when necessary; assists Brush Recycling Center on days when additional customer service is needed.
- Maintains facility and grounds keeping by picking up trash, and recycling other debris; mows, weed eats and trims the grounds at the center; ensures that equipment, gates and locks are working correctly; maintains equipment in good working order and in accordance with all safety guidelines.
- Manages and directs community services workers and other volunteers at the facility by maintaining log book for hours worked; ensures that work is being performed properly and safely.
- Picks up recycling materials from multiple city offices and facilities on a weekly basis by assisting with the monthly HHW collection events; performs paint recycling duties that include paint building for the HHW program; assists in special event recycling.
- Manages and processes automotive products and other "specialty" recyclable products by maintaining oil units and cleans daily; sorts and packages batteries per Texas Department of Transportation rules; handles and sort's fluorescent tubes, inkjet cartridges, cell phone, and other electronics for further recycling; assists with helium tank and propane tank recycling; performs cleanup of oil spills when necessary.
Experience and Training - Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
- No experience required.
Certificates and Licenses Required - Valid Class C driver's license.
- Must complete Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification through completion of annual refresher courses.
The City of Round Rock recognizes that everyone is concerned about financial protection - both now and for the future. Recognizing that employees are essential in the operation of an organization, the City wants to help provide our employees and their families with a measure of security through our benefit program.
Working toward that goal, the City offers security for the present and the future.
Security for the Present:
* Health Plan
* Dental Plan
* Vision Plan
* Additional Supplemental Plans (optional)
Security for the Future:
* Retirement Plan
* Deferred Compensation Plans
Additional Benefits:
* Education Reimbursement Assistance
* Clay Madsen Recreation Center Membership
* Employee & Family Pool Pass (seasonal)
* Round Rock Public Library Card
* Medical and Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account
* Employee Assistance Program
* Longevity
Leave Benefits:
* Vacation
* Sick
* City Holidays
01
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?
02
Have you completed, or are you able to complete within six (6) months of employment, the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification?
- Yes, I currently hold this certification.
- Yes, I am ABLE to complete this certification.
- No, I am UNABLE to obtain this certification.
03
Do you possess a valid Texas Driver License?
- Yes
- No, but ABLE to obtain prior to employment.
- No, I am ineligible for a driver's license.
Required Question