Refuse Disposal Attendant

HIS PART-TIME ROLE IS UP TO 19.5 HOURS PER WEEK AND IS PART OF THE IUOE BARGAINING UNIT.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 P.M. ON MAY 21ST.

General Description

Under general supervision of the Refuse Disposal Supervisor, incumbent provides a variety of public information and various physical labor functions within the solid waste division. This part-time role is 19.5 hours per week or less with a varied schedule.

Essential Duties

• Staffs permit booth/scale house at the Transfer Station and/or Bulky Waste Facility; issue permits, operate vehicle weighing system, use cash register and computer.
• Inspects loads to ensure acceptability and proper disposal methods.
• Calculates and collects fees. Assists public with the use of the Waste Disposal Recycling Facilities.
• Sorts refuse and recyclable materials.
  
  

Other Duties

• Record keeping, picking litter and directing traffic.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Confidentiality

• Maintains confidentiality of records and information as appropriate
  
  

Conduct

• Observes safe work practices
• Observes state traffic laws
• Represents the Town in a professional and courteous manner at all times
  
  

Dependability

• Regularly attends and is punctual for work
  
  

NOTE: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility. Incumbent must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications Profile

• Must have flexibility in dealing with numerous tasks at once
• Good ability to follow oral and written instruction and procedures
• Good ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and operate cash register and/or adding machine
• Must have good ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of state traffic laws
  
  

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Able to push/pull/lift objects up to 50 pounds
• Able to perform manipulative skills and gross body coordination such as standing, walking, stooping, sweeping, washing, and hand-eye coordination such as operating a cash register
• Able to see objects far away as in driving, close up as in reading a permit and able to discriminate permit colors
• Able to hear normal sounds with background noise as in back-up alarms, traffic, and answering a phone Able to communicate through human speech as in answering a phone and responding to customers inquiries
• Able to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Needs to attend to task/function for more than 60 minutes at a time. Able to understand and relate to specific ideas generally one at a time. Able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given over long periods of time
• Exposure to seasonal conditions outside, humidity, rain, solar and ultraviolet rays, grease, oil, and dust
  
  

Minimum Training And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  

License Or Certification

• Valid Driver’s License
• Obtain State Landfill/Transfer Station Certification during first year of employment