Solid Waste Site Attendant

Solid Waste Site Attendant

Douglas County - Solid Waste Solid Waste Transfer Station Attendant - Roseburg and Surrounding Locations Full-time position includes excellent benefit package, including medical / vision / dental / long-term disability / basic life coverage and County-paid PERS retirement after required waiting periods. Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist. This position is eligible for membership in Teamsters Local 223.

Job Summary : This position performs duties to support public solid waste disposal programs at the Douglas County transfer site and landfills in accordance with defined policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Essential Functions :

• Direct, advise and assist users of landfill and transfer sites in proper disposal procedures; monitor incoming traffic and disposal areas for special waste; explain and enforce departmental policy and procedures; provide recycle information; issue warnings and citations; report violations.
• Resolve problems associated with facility users.
• Collect special waste fees; maintain cash box and related paperwork.
• Weigh all incoming loads; maintain log of incidents, violations and waste volumes. Monitor wood waste, tire and glass areas for unauthorized disposal.
• Open and close site at appointed hour; open and close barrier gates for permit holders.
• As needed, operate loader to move brush piles, clean up site and recycle areas.

Position Requirements Skills / Qualifications :

Screening & Evaluation :

While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a contingent offer of employment. Physical Examination / Drug Screen : Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy. To determine if physically qualified to perform the essential functions, employment offer is conditional upon satisfactory results of a post-offer medical and hearing exam conducted at county expense.

Questions? Contact Human Resources by e-mail at hr@co.douglas.or.us or ph : (541) 440-4405