What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recycling Attendant, PT-regular position at Polk County Local Government, NC?

Salary : $15.03 Hourly

Location : Columbus

Job Type : Part-Time Regular

Job Number : 202300170

Department : Landfill (Solid Waste)

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

The duty of the recycling attendant is to assist the general public with the separation, sorting and unloading of their recycles, and helping with the unloading of the recycling truck when it comes in with a load. This is a part-time regular position that works 24 hours per week.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Tasks

Organizing and packing up items such as aluminum cans for rebate, and light bulbs, ballasts, and batteries so they can be shipped out in accordance with strict compliance regulations.
Keeping the area around the recycling area clear and clean.
Emptying garbage bins as needed.

Additional Duties

Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department head other employees, and the general public.

Ability to exercise tact and courtesy.

Ability to demonstrate appropriate judgment, initiative and a sense of urgency while handling daily job responsibilities.

Ability to follow established guidelines and policies.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Abilities of hearing, speaking, visual acuity, inspection, operation of equipment, observation of general surrounding and activities.

Ability to work comfortably around large equipment such as forklifts, trucks and back hoe is critical to success in this position.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Requirements and Experience

High School graduate / GED equivalency strongly preferred.

Successful pre-employment drug screen.

Successful criminal Background check.

All landfill employees are required to wear closed toed shoes and orange vests.

Physical Demands The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, driving, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.

This job is labor intensive requiring regular lifting of more than 20 pounds and occasional lifting of more than 50 pounds. The worker may sometimes be exposed to outside environmental conditions such as : heat, cold and inclement weather. The worker may be exposed to noxious substances, sharp objects, and other hazardous items requiring use of specialized personal protective equipment.

We offer a complete benefits package to Full-time regular (FTR) employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance plan, referral program, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time regular (PTR) employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Salary : $15

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