Laborer (Recycling and Municipal Waste)

Hiring Immediately

Laborer

The laborer position screens loads for foreign objects and toxic and hazardous materials according to landfill rules and regulations. Assists in diversion operations such as recycling and composting.

This hire will also assist at the scale, helping to cover breaks and absences of the regular scale attendant.

Essential Functions (Laborer)

· Performs sorting, diversion, composting and transfer functions of solid waste received at the County transfer station;

· Directs customers to appropriate drop off locations and collects appropriate fees;

· Inspects loads for hazardous materials;

· Checks metal cylinders for explosive gases and soil loads for contaminants as required by landfill rules and regulations;

· Provides customer service including giving directions, answering questions and providing explanations in a polite and courteous manner;

· Performs manual labor and facility and grounds maintenance, including cleaning, sanding, removing snow, trash pick-up and minor construction;

· Performs scheduled and assigned maintenance at Solid Waste Facilities;

· Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.

· May train on equipment operation;

· Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements (Laborer)

Knowledge of:

· Current customer service methods, techniques, and objectives;

· General grounds maintenance, including trash pickup, minor construction duties, cleaning;

Ability to:

· Instruct the public in safe dumping methods according to landfill rules and regulations, read a scale display and operate scale-house software;

· Identify hazardous material and dispose of properly;

· Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;

· Deal with all parties in all situations in a forthright, diplomatic and confidential manner;

· Maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, and the public;

· Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner;

· Respond courteously to customer inquiries, which are sometimes controversial or adversarial;

· Maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations;

· Work in an outdoor environment that may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of equipment;

· Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures and safety practices.

Acceptable Experience and Training

· High School Diploma or GED; or

· Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this job.

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts

· Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to understand verbal instructions and to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;

· Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions; inspect solid waste loads for hazardous materials or other non-acceptable materials; and to perform manual labor;

· Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform general labor;

· Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform manual labor, move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and stand for extended periods.

· Jobs in this class require performing repetitive hand movement in gripping, fingering, and hand/wrist/arm movements. Related job tasks may require walking, standing, sitting, lifting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, crouching, pushing, grasping, and reaching;

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Teton County Solid Waste & Recycling provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.17 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17