What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Facility Attendant - BC-05 position at County of Hawai`i?
JOB
Performs semi-skilled and manual labor work involving the care and maintenance of solid waste facilities, which includes transfer stations, landfills, sort stations, recycling centers, etc.; provides information to public regarding the various Solid Waste programs and facilities; advises users of the facilities to observe applicable regulations; directs public to appropriate facilities and/or unloading areas; and performs other related duties as assigned.There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Solid Waste Division in Ka'u.The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.Special Working Conditions: Exposure to hazardous, filthy, and obnoxious conditions; may also be subject to shift, weekend, and holiday work as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operates pick-up truck to travel between assigned solid waste facilities. Maintains refuse compaction schedule if assigned to more than one transfer station; operates compactor equipment on refuse trailer, hydraulic power system on pick-up trucks, and at hydraulic pump houses. Clears chute/hopper area of accumulated or jammed refuse; cleans and maintains surrounding grounds and roadways. Services, cleans, and maintains compactor equipment and refuse trailers; assists mechanics, welders, and equipment operators with minor repairs of equipment and facilities. Advises public on and enforces applicable regulations for the various facilities; patrols grounds at facilities to keep public out of unauthorized areas, e.g., trash compactors, landfills, etc.; reports scavenging. Performs as spotter and traffic controller at the facilities to identify and secure prohibited materials; directs the unloading of prohibited materials to appropriate storage locations. Directs public and commercial haulers to appropriate unloading areas at the solid waste facilities. May serve as the County on-site coordinator at a facility; monitors activities; enforces permit rules; advises public on regulations and programs. Provides information relating to solid waste disposal policies including mandatory recycling; provides information and locations of recycling centers to dispose refuse for recycling or reuse; distributes literature containing resource information. Assists public requesting assistance in disposing/unloading refuse from vehicles. Operates light motorized equipment, hand and power tools such as weedwackers and chainsaws; performs landscaping work as directed by supervisor. Applies appropriate pesticides, chemicals, etc. for vectors, weeds, and odor as directed. Complies with applicable safety rules and policies; prepares reports and records of all accidents and incidents in a timely manner. Contacts the Police or Fire Department for assistance as necessary to enforce safety regulations. Performs other related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required: an official college transcript,a valid driver's license,a temporary assignment verification, professional licenses, and/orcertificates,Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV. Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Open your NEOGOV account using your user name and password. In the upper right hand corner of the account is your name, and under your name, click on INBOX to view all notices sent you. The notices will appear here in the INBOX even in the event you don't receive it on your cell phone, computer, or other electronic device. This is the best way to check and view all notices sent to you.You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.
Performs semi-skilled and manual labor work involving the care and maintenance of solid waste facilities, which includes transfer stations, landfills, sort stations, recycling centers, etc.; provides information to public regarding the various Solid Waste programs and facilities; advises users of the facilities to observe applicable regulations; directs public to appropriate facilities and/or unloading areas; and performs other related duties as assigned.There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Solid Waste Division in Ka'u.The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.Special Working Conditions: Exposure to hazardous, filthy, and obnoxious conditions; may also be subject to shift, weekend, and holiday work as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operates pick-up truck to travel between assigned solid waste facilities. Maintains refuse compaction schedule if assigned to more than one transfer station; operates compactor equipment on refuse trailer, hydraulic power system on pick-up trucks, and at hydraulic pump houses. Clears chute/hopper area of accumulated or jammed refuse; cleans and maintains surrounding grounds and roadways. Services, cleans, and maintains compactor equipment and refuse trailers; assists mechanics, welders, and equipment operators with minor repairs of equipment and facilities. Advises public on and enforces applicable regulations for the various facilities; patrols grounds at facilities to keep public out of unauthorized areas, e.g., trash compactors, landfills, etc.; reports scavenging. Performs as spotter and traffic controller at the facilities to identify and secure prohibited materials; directs the unloading of prohibited materials to appropriate storage locations. Directs public and commercial haulers to appropriate unloading areas at the solid waste facilities. May serve as the County on-site coordinator at a facility; monitors activities; enforces permit rules; advises public on regulations and programs. Provides information relating to solid waste disposal policies including mandatory recycling; provides information and locations of recycling centers to dispose refuse for recycling or reuse; distributes literature containing resource information. Assists public requesting assistance in disposing/unloading refuse from vehicles. Operates light motorized equipment, hand and power tools such as weedwackers and chainsaws; performs landscaping work as directed by supervisor. Applies appropriate pesticides, chemicals, etc. for vectors, weeds, and odor as directed. Complies with applicable safety rules and policies; prepares reports and records of all accidents and incidents in a timely manner. Contacts the Police or Fire Department for assistance as necessary to enforce safety regulations. Performs other related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required: an official college transcript,a valid driver's license,a temporary assignment verification, professional licenses, and/orcertificates,Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV. Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Open your NEOGOV account using your user name and password. In the upper right hand corner of the account is your name, and under your name, click on INBOX to view all notices sent you. The notices will appear here in the INBOX even in the event you don't receive it on your cell phone, computer, or other electronic device. This is the best way to check and view all notices sent to you.You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.
