GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Technician performs operational functions for the city’s recycling center and supervision of volunteers and court workers. Furthermore, the Technician ensures separation of each recyclable commodity; documents vehicular information; performs minor repairs on facilities and equipment; operates machinery and equipment; drives collection routes; oversees court workers and assesses their performance; ensures compliance with all safety guidelines; performs the timely collection, processing, and disposal of recyclables; performs daily cleaning and organization of facility. Additionally, the Technician provides information detailing quantities of baled recyclables, shipped commodities, condition of facility and equipment, and performance of supervised workers to the Foreman. The Technician position includes, but is not limited to the responsibilities listed above and additional responsibilities may be added at any time. This is a full-time position with city benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for overseeing numerous court workers.

2. Shall be responsible for implementation of safety procedures.

3. Shall be responsible for the safe collection, processing, and baling of recycling materials.

4. Shall document the quantities of all baled materials.

5. Responsible for informing supervisor of daily activities including routes run, condition of vehicles operated, number of bales run, and any problems encountered in their daily operations.

6. Will operate forklifts, balers, and other heavy equipment on a daily basis.

7. Must be able to lift heavy materials on a regular basis.

8. Must be able to safely pull a trailer (bumper-pull and gooseneck) daily.

9. Must have a valid driver's license and drive a collection route in a timely, safe manner.

10. Provide clear, concise instructions to court workers to assist in achieving department goals.

11. Develop an intimate knowledge and functional understanding of all equipment utilized in the processing of recycling materials at the Recycling Center.

12. Promote positive public image through excellent customer service.

13. Must be able to work on weekends or holidays as required.

14. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines. Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 7 to 11 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able and willing to become certified on any equipment which requires certification to operate.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Preferred "Fork Lift Operator" certification.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic: Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under immediate supervision, performs general assignments of work, with periodic check of performance by supervisor.

PLANNING

Limited responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work operations.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and which would not only affect the operating efficiency of the individual involved, but would also affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a slight degree.

MENTAL DEMAND

Moderate mental demand. Operations requiring almost continuous attention, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a habit cycle is formed; operations requiring intermittent directed thinking to determine or select materials, equipment or operations where variable sequences may be selected by the employee.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING

Moderately repetitive. Activities with slight variation using a definite set of processes or directions with some degree of supervision. Choice of learned things in situations which conform to clearly established patterns and modes.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

Responsibility for work of others: Not indicated.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT

Regularly responsible for property where carelessness or error would result in only minor damage or minor monetary loss. Almost continuous care and attention is required when handling this property in order to prevent loss.

ACCURACY

Probable errors of internal and external scope would have a moderate effect on the operational efficiency of the organizational component concerned. Errors might possibly go undetected for a considerable period of time, thereby creating an inaccurate picture of an existing situation. Could cause further errors, losses, or embarrassment to the organization. The possibility for error is always present due to requirements of the job.

ACCOUNTABILITY

FREEDOM TO ACT

Standardized. Accepted processes covered by well-defined standardized policies and procedures with supervisory review.

ANNUAL MONETARY IMPACT

The amount of annual dollars generated based on the job's essential duties / responsibilities. Examples would include direct dollar generation, departmental budget, proper handling of organization funds, expense control, savings from new techniques or reduction in manpower.

None. Job does not create any dollar monetary impact for the organization.

IMPACT ON END RESULTS

Modest impact. Job has some impact on the organizations end results, but still from an indirect level. Provides assistance and support services that facilitates decision making by others.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Regular contacts with patrons, either within the office or in the field. May also involve occasional self-initiated contacts to patrons. Lack of tact and judgment may result in a limited type of problem for the organization.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as pertains to an immediate and specific assignment. No responsibility for obtaining cooperation or approval of action or decision.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, driver's license/cdl, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside working environment, wherein there are disagreeable working conditions part of the time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; and occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Highly repetitive, highly physical. Highly repetitive type work which requires the concentrated and non-diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

USE OF EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Must have mechanical/troubleshooting aptitude to effectively manage and maintain recycling equipment. Must become proficient in the use of all recycling equipment including, but not limited to balers, forklifts, trucks, tractors, glass breakers and densifiers. Must also be familiar with working with a personal computer, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other related software programs. Must be able to effectively operate standard office equipment. Must be able and willing to become certified on any equipment which requires certification to operate.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The main working area is a metal building with little to no insulation, minimal to no air conditioning or heat, and has concrete floors. Employee will be required to work in these conditions for long hours and may be required to work outdoors in the elements.

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