Compost Yard Attendant - Seasonal

Job Description

Department:

Waste Water

Position Reports to:

Water Reclamation Facility Superintendent

Pay Grade:

3

Employment Type:

Seasonal Hours

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Non-exempt

Description:

Under the general direction of the Water Reclamation Facility Superintendent, assists in operating the composting facility. Position runs from March through November depending upon seasonal conditions.

Duties:

This position monitors and verifies proof of residency to allow Springville residents to dump yard waste for free.

Collects dumping fees for non-resident and commercial loads.

Monitors all yard waste to make sure it is garbage free.

Sells and loads compost to customers.

Checks out and balances cash register, money, and receipts at the end of each shift.

Must keep organized and accurate records.

Push up green waste piles using a backhoe, loader, or bobcat, if needed.

Build and turn composting pile with wheel loader.

Assist Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with treatment plant operations.

All other duties as assigned.

Follows the Springville City Public Works safety program.

Qualifications:

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Helpful, but not required, to have the ability to operate a loader, backhoe, and bobcat.

Must have a valid Utah driver's license.

Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

Must have excellent customer relations skills

Must be able to work as a team member.

Must be able to handle money transactions correctly, give proper change, and balance the register at the end of the work shift.

Must be able to communicate clearly, read, and write legibly.

Must be able to keep accurate, organized records at the composting facility.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to walk over varied terrain; frequently stooping and bending. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Drug screen and background checks performed

Full-time