Recycling Attendant

Office: Public Works

Salary: $9.00/hour AS-NEEDED

Announcement Date: 01/05/2022

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, operates a Recycle Center to receive, sort, and maintain records on recyclables brought to the Center. Maintains the Center in a dean, orderly condition. Reports to the Recycling Supervisor.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

Operates a Recycle Center in the County; opens and closes the center at proper times.

Provides assistance to the public and County employees in depositing recyclables. Assists with unloading and loading as needed.

Inspects materials being deposited. Is responsible for enforcing rules and policies relative to recycling. Keeps bins sorted as to type of recyclable.

Ensures that all machines are in proper operating condition.

Ensures that the grounds are kept clean, free from refuse and trash.

Advises appropriate County personnel when bins need to be emptied.

Maintains records relative to count of patrons, number of times bins are emptied daily, etc.

Operates a compactor and utilizes a variety of types of equipment including shovel, rake, broom, hoe, pitch fork, bush axe, etc.

Additional Job Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Fairfield County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.

Our Total Compensation Package includes: 

Compensation – competitive pay, based on qualifications.
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       SC State Retirement Plan Pension
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)  Medical Spending Account (MSA)
Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Plus 2 Personal Days
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development / Trainings

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