Recycling Center Operator

About the role

The City of Durango seeks a Recycling Center Operator to provide excellent customer service at the public drop-off area of the City's recycling program. The position involves operating light, power-driven equipment for recycling collection and processing, along with semi-skilled preventative maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Staff and operate the Recycle Center public drop-off area, providing excellent customer service.
• Operate maintenance and material handling equipment (e.g., skid loaders, forklifts, mowers, weed cutters, hedgers, Bobcat attachments) for site maintenance, construction, and recycling operations.
• Process, sort, relocate, and load recycled materials.
• Operate all recycling processing equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs, including completing weekly maintenance checks.
• Process payments (cash, check, and credit card) for all public and commercial recycling transactions.
• Maintain accurate daily production logs and records.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness and order of the Recycle Center facility, including grounds, parking lots, and storage areas.
• Clear snow and ice from roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of experience performing maintenance work and operating light, power-driven equipment.
• The ability to maintain a valid driver’s license during employment.

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience with basic cash handling.
• Skilled in performing semi-skilled maintenance, janitorial tasks, and heavy manual labor.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Basic cash handling skills.
• Semi-skilled maintenance and janitorial tasks.
• Heavy manual labor skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Able to accrue ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays.
• 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan.
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area.
• Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.
• Free transit pass and family member discounts.
• Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning.
• Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with some evening and weekend shifts as needed.