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NORTH CENTRAL IA REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AGENCY Recycling Center Operator in Fort Dodge, Iowa

[GENERAL SUMMARY [North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency (NCIRSWA) is a government public entity that serves residents and businesses within a designated service area. Perform daily recycling operations in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and the policies established by the NCIRSWA. Ability and knowledge to operate light equipment and material balers. [The Recycling Operator will be responsible for performing all activities related to recycling operations to ensure that the activities are completed in conformance of regulations and industry standards. *[D[UTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES [Typical work week is 40 hours Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}*

  • Operate light equipment i.e., fork-truck, skid-steer, mini-wheel loader, pickup snow blade, material balers

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``` - Assist Management as needed with routine maintenance and repairs to Agency owned equipment, buildings, and property - Follow established procedures for the safe handling, identification, and segregation of materials throughout the receiving process - Assist public with electronic waste, safe handling, and segregation - Participate in all safety training, follows established safety procedures, makes recommendations for safety improvements to Management - Perform duties associated with the sorting and processing of the recyclables including but not limited to; separating recyclables prior to baling, tying the bales, operating the can sorter, storage and segregating baled materials, and loading trucks - Ensure daily logs/checklists/records are completed - Perform routine custodial duties to clean and maintain the recycling center and surrounding grounds - Assist with collection of recyclable materials in a small packer truck on a local recycling route - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Recycling Operations Supervisor or Manager - Assist in litter collection on Agency Property

[QUALIFICATIONS]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Successful completion of fork-truck and skid-steer training and certification within six (6) months of hire

[REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}

  • Ability to read and interpret documents; safety rules, operating, maintenance instructions
  • Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate recycling sorting practices
  • Possess knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of light equipment and material balers used in typical recycling activities
  • Communicate politely, professionally, and effectively daily with the public
  • Work safely and independently in the absence of supervision
  • Willingness and ability to work in a team environment

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