Salary: $21.71 - $29.10 Hourly

Location : City of Watsonville, CA

Job Type: Temporary-Hourly (960 hours)

Job Number: 2024-00067

Department: Public Works & Utilities

Location: 572 Solid Waste - Recycling

Opening Date: 11/12/2024

Closing Date: 11/29/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

JOB SUMMARY

To characterize waste, inspect loads, collect fees, process and perform a variety of related duties necessary to maintain the Waste and Recycling Center and Solid Waste Division in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner. This includes admitting members of the public to the Waste and Recycling Center, and dispose, sort, and process solid waste materials. The Waste and Recycling Center Worker II job classification also includes the ability to operate a roll-off and container truck.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an entry level position in the Solid Waste Division. Employees in this job class are typically assigned to various duties in the Waste and Recycling Center, Container Repair Shop and other Solid Waste Division operations. Employees in this classification may be assigned other duties as necessary. Employees in this classification receive close supervision within a framework of well-defined policies and procedures.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Open gates to the Waste and Recycling Center for business and lock gates at end of day
Inspect all incoming loads for compliance with the City's acceptable materials list
Operate a computer to verify customer residency, run reports and record waste origin
Operate a cash drawer for handling money, checks and generating receipts
Counts money, balances register and completes end-of-day reports, deposits cash at appropriate assigned location
Sort, move, stack and store recyclable and non-recyclable materials
Identify materials such as: plastics, paper, metal and wood
Clean a variety of solid waste equipment including, but not limited to, processing equipment, carts, containers, facility grounds and vehicles
Perform litter removal, weed abatement, enclosure cleaning, etc.
Operate a forklift, loader and excavator
Operate baler
Identify, sort, label/tag and pack household hazardous waste, tires, oil, electronic waste, recyclables
Report quantities/volumes of appropriate waste materials
Greet, handle and direct customers of the Waste and Recycling Center to their appropriate disposal area
Attend all city mandatory training
Perform other duties as assigned

Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Safe work practices
Handling procedures for household hazardous waste
Safe driving skills
Basic computer operations
Customer service skills and practices
Basic records maintenance including manifests, labels, tags, charts

Ability to:

Communicate effectively to solve customer service challenges in accordance with City standards
Perform basic mathematical computations accurately
Count money quickly and accurately
Operate a cash drawer and receipt system
Read and write effectively
Enter data into a computer and generate reports
Understand and follow oral/written instructions
Exercise sound judgement
Safely and effectively perform required duties
Establish and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Typical Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is:

High School Degree or GED
Fluency in English and Spanish is desirable

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's license and a safe driving record
40 hr. HAZWOPER Certificate must be attained within 12 months of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to drive a vehicle, as well as proper entering and exiting of appropriate vehicles
Ability to climb and descend stairs and ladders
Ability to perform bending and twisting motions to reach equipment in work areas
Perform physical labor such as lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 lbs.
Bending, squatting, twisting, turning, stooping and reaching overhead to handle materials, equipment and pick-up litter
Ability to wear proper PPE including: uniforms, hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, gloves, hearing protection and dust masks
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces and stand for long periods of time
Ability to reach above and at shoulder height
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Distinguish colors, symbols such as colored medical waste containers and recyclable materials
Hear and distinguish various sounds such as the voices of the public, co-workers in a noisy environment
Work outdoors in variable weather conditions for up to 8 hours
Work in conditions such as: high noise levels, strong and unpleasant odors, vibration from equipment and dust from various materials
Keep a clean workplace and environment

Supplemental Information

Prior to appointment to the position of Waste and Recycling Center Worker I, a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required.

The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.

NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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Waste & Recycling Center Worker I