This is a part-time, union position works no more than 29 hours per week at the City of Bethlehem's Theis/Cornfeld Recycling Center the Bethlehem Yard Waste Facility. This position is responsible for assisting visitors with the handling of yard waste, compost, and other recyclable materials.
Job Duties:
- Reviews driver's licenses and compost cards of visitors to confirm residency and accuracy;
- Reports financial transactions and submits money to Recycling office;
- Opens and secures the facility as scheduled;
- Ensures proper placement of recyclable materials by assisting visitors and monitoring containers;
- Maintains a safe and clean facility;
- Completes required paperwork including payroll forms;
- Assists in the distribution of recycling containers, lids, and bags;
- Informs visitors of items that are accepted at Recycling facilities;
- Safely operates Styrofoam machine, weed-wacker, compactor, shredder, baler, and other equipment.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED;
- Good customer service and communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to work well with others;
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, cold);
- Ability to lift and handle boxes/bags/materials weighing up to 50 pounds;
- Ability to walk, stand, and bend for long periods of time;
- Ability to safely operate Styrofoam machine, weed-wacker, compactor, baler, shredder, and other machinery as required;
- Must be able to assist with snow removal;
- Weekend work is required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person