BEAVERHEAD COUNTY

POSITION:  Cardboard Recycling Operator and Solid Waste Laborer Trainee

DEPARTMENT:   Beaverhead County Solid Waste Department 

ACCOUNTABLE TO:   Solid Waste Manager and Senior Solid Waste Personnel 

SUMMARY OF WORK:

Primary: Operate cardboard recycling and related equipment, including cardboard baler, forklift, tele-handler, skid steer, loader.  Baling, handling, unloading containers, loading baled shipments on semi-trucks.  Sorting cardboard and trash from loads of cardboard. 

Secondary:  Operates a variety of heavy equipment and trucks involved with landfill maintenance operations.  May include assisting with maintenance of operations equipment or landfill property including litter picking and clean up. 

JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

Nature of Work: This position performs skilled labor duties in the operation baling of cardboard and heavy equipment. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects. This position may require working in extreme temperatures and adverse weather conditions, and may require working outside normal work hours for emergencies or to complete a job. This position also requires adhering to principles and practices of safety.

Personal Contacts: Frequent contact with the public to provide information or direction, and coordination of duties with other employees.  Public education of landfill and recycling operations.

Supervision Received: Daily assignment of duties with varied supervision.

AREAS OF JOB ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

Generally responsible and accountable for handling of solid waste and baling cardboard for the entire county, which includes:

Primary:  Operating cardboard balers, moving containers, operating equipment to move cardboard, sorting cardboard, and removing trash. Maintaining and cleaning the baling and recycling site.  

Secondary: Operating heavy equipment;  compactors, graders, loader, dozer, backhoe, dump trucks, crawler tractors, etc.; servicing the equipment when necessary; grading and compaction of solid waste; replacing canisters; driving trucks and hauling equipment; keeping the shop and canister sites cleaned; fencing; maintaining fuel reports, timecards, and performing other related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge: 
Primary:  Safely operate cardboard baler and related equipment.  Keeping records on cardboard production.  

Secondary: This position requires a working knowledge of rules and regulations of handling solid waste construction and maintenance practices; the operation and capabilities of heavy equipment; and the safety rules and procedures for operating various heavy equipment.

Skills: This position requires physical labor, good motor skills and keep good relationships with the public.

Abilities: This position requires the ability to perform physical labor under adverse weather conditions; to lift heavy objects; to adhere to practices of safety; to work under hazardous conditions (snow, ice, mud and working in traffic areas); to work non-regular work hours when required; to use ones best judgment in completing an assigned job; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to follow verbal and written instructions; and to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and the public.

Other Requirements: This position will require a valid Class A, Type 2 Montana Commercial Driver's License.  A CDL may be obtained within 30 days after hire.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma, plus some heavy equipment or driving experience. Some training or courses taken on recycling, landfill operation and safety.

JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Evaluation of this position will be based primarily upon performance of the preceding requirements and duties. Examples of job performance criteria include, but are not limited to the following:

•	Performs assigned duties.

•	Effectively operates equipment to perform tasks.

•	Demonstrates knowledge of heavy equipment capabilities.

•	Adheres to standards of safety.

•	Effectively operates heavy equipment during hazardous conditions.

•	Performs service on equipment.

•	Demonstrates physical strength and stamina for position.

•	Is able to work in extreme temperatures and adverse weather conditions.

•	Maintains accurate and timely records.

•	Prepares and submits accurate and timely reports.

•	Deals tactfully with the public on landfill and recycling operations.

•	Observes work hours.

•	Demonstrates punctuality.

•	Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the public.

All applications will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 25th, 2019.  The
applications need to be returned to Jamie Flynn at the County Courthouse in the Road    Department office or can be mailed to 2 S. Pacific St #13, Dillon, MT 59725.