Coordinator - Recycling Center

About the role

The purpose of this position is to supervise the day-to-day operations and operate the Recycling Center; and assist customers. The work is performed under the supervision of the Director-Environmental Health & Protection Division.

Responsibilities

• Answers questions regarding Recycling Center operations and assists citizens in recycling.
• Operates plastic baler and fork lift.
• Operates plastic grinder and forklift.
• Loads aluminum cans into semi-trailer.
• Crushes cans and glass into dumpers, dumps materials into loading bins.
• Checks used motor oil and anti-freeze for explosive vapors and other contaminants.
• Maintains motor oil drop-off logs.
• Inspects recycling bins for contaminants.
• Clears debris from the Recycling Center.
• Compiles recycling data regarding amount and type of recovered recycled material.
• Assists in creating shipping manifests, collecting payments for recycled materials, and maintaining records.
• Recommends budget needs for recycling center.
• Inspects solid waste trucks.
• Supervise Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program by receiving customer's incoming HHW material, identifying types of chemicals, lab pack and bulk materials, segregate non-compatibles, and prepare HHW for shipment in accordance with DOT requirements.
• Recovers refrigerant from refrigerators, dehumidifiers, and other small appliances.
• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment including but not limited to: Forklift/ Bobcat with multiple attachments, baling equipment, compacting equipment, crushing, and grinding equipment, Freon Recovery equipment, standard hand tools, utility pick-up truck, etc.
• Supervises recycling center employees and community service workers.
• Researches vendor pricing and maintain professional relationships with multiple vendors.
• Assists in bid proposals and evaluation of best options.
• Maintains detailed records of volumes of recyclable materials, pickup dates, invoices, and other managerial duties.
• Position is not eligible for telecommute.
• Records money received, prepares receipts, and prepares daily bank deposit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• General/technical high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two to three years' experience operating heavy machinery preferably in solid waste/recycling processing, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• OSHA 40-hour class required within 12 months of employment.
• Type 1 EPA Certification required or attained within 6 months of employment.