Yard Attendant/Compost Laborer

Job Description

Department:

Wastewater

Position Reports to:

Water Reclamation Facility Superintendent

Pay Grade:

3

Employment Type:

Part-time

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:

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.

Keeps organized and accurate records.

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

Builds and turns composting pile with wheel loader.

Assists Water Reclamation Facility Operator with treatment plant operations.

Follows the Springville City Public Works safety program.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Ability to operate a loader, backhoe, and bobcat is helpful, but not required.

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

Part-time