What are the responsibilities and job description for the LANDFILL ATTENDANT - SEASONAL/TEMPORARY position at City of Rapid City?
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Location: Rapid City, SD
Job Summary: Assist in providing administrative and inspection support for the Landfill operations within Solid Waste. Hours and work schedule will vary and is dependent upon operational needs and successful candidate's availability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Determines appropriate fees for solid waste disposal in accordance with rate schedule, collects fees and directs customer to appropriate area of disposal site.
- Operates landfill scale, computer, cash register and other related office equipment to enter and maintain data for various statistical reports.
- Provides daily transaction reports for cash, credit, and no-charge transactions to the supervisor, and processed daily bank deposits.
- Organizes and documents proper disposal of special wastes by coordinating and connection manifest, ticket transactions, laboratory reports and placement.
- Answers customer questions related to policies and regulations of the Solid Waste Division.
- Conducts load inspections to assure the landfill is not receiving hazardous or toxic or other restricted wastes.
- Performs ground maintenance duties, such as mows grass/weeds, plants grass seeds, and flowers.
- Assists Landfill Superintendent in collecting laboratory samples for testing for contaminants.
- Provides scale data reports, and similar data as needed.
- Orders landfill supplies. Performs janitorial duties.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma and six months related experience in customer service. A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate to fulfill the role and responsibilities of this position will be considered. Must possess a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days from date of hire. Must be bondable for cash and credit.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work enviro