Office Assistant

Nature of Work

Under limited supervision, operate Coconino County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station at Leupp. Typical Duties:

• A. Assists with dumping of permitted refuse into open-top containers.
• B. Prevents dumping of non-permitted refuse at the site, and informs the public of disposal alternatives.
• C. Performs grounds maintenance: pick up and dispose windblown and dumped litter; trim brush around fence as needed; keep site neat.
• D. Notifies supervisor if fence or signs require repair or replacement.
• E. Regularly reports condition of waste bins to supervisor, if repairs are needed.
• F. Assembles waste oil, tires, refrigerators & white goods, and scrap metal for collection.
• G. Reports status of facility to the supervisor at least weekly.
• H. As necessary, reports any additional 'pulls' needed to the County Solid Waste Manager.
• I. Performs related work as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Standing, walking, reaching, bending and twisting to unload and pick up trash;
• Lifting and carrying sixty (60) pounds and pushing/pulling sixty (60) pounds to move trash and snow;
• Working with and around other drivers and the public;
• Working alone;
• Repetitive motion, hand-wrist needed for moving trash and writing receipts;
• Hearing and speech, ordinary conversation needed to communicate with the public.

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to extreme heat and cold climates;
• Working outdoors 90% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Preference: Have a phone and secure transportation (as needed).

Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of:
• a. Safe work practices.
• b. Types of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste allowed at the transfer station.
• Some knowledge of:
• a. Basic money transactions (may be needed in future).
• Ability to:
• a. Regularly lift up to 100-lb. load.
• b. Work varying shifts, weekends and holidays.
• c. Work alone without supervision in an outdoor rural environment.
• d. Maintain log books and prepare simple reports (may be needed in future).
• e. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public.
• f. Follow written and verbal instructions.
• g. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Work Schedule

• Current schedule: Mon-Wed-Fri, 8am-12pm. Total = 12 hrs/week.
• Holidays: Coconino County solid waste transfer stations close only on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Employee Benefits

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Az State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability