LABORER-CASHIER at Clear Creek County, Colorado – Dumont, Colorado

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Transfer Station Manager this position is responsible for performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties at the Transfer Station Facility in operations, maintenance, and repair activities. Individuals must have basic math to run cash register and calculate loads. Persons in this position are responsible for complying with all safety rules and regulations related to Transfer Station Department.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

• Greet customers of the Transfer Station. Assist customers with recycling items (e.g. glass, newspaper, cardboard, etc.). Direct customers to appropriate areas for disposal of other forms of trash or waste. May require the need to assist customers with unloading of trash or waste.
• Collect Transfer Station fees from customers and deposit into cash register. Give correct change to customers when necessary. Track cash and charge receipts as needed.
• Perform manual labor such as bailing material for recycling, trash removal and washing facility equipment.
• Accurately measure and calculate loads.
• Load and unload trucks or machinery.
• Perform routine servicing of assigned equipment to assure it is maintained in good working condition. Must be able to operate such equipment for duties as assigned by supervisor or manager – e.g. compactor and balers
• May operate skid steer and other equipment as directed (with supervision).
• Perform routine building maintenance, grounds maintenance, and custodial work as required.
• Report present or anticipated problems in work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Requires a level of knowledge and ability to handle basic principles and their application to tasks with limited assistance. Such a level is generally acquired with six (6) months of work experience as a laborer.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be proficient in recognizing mechanical problems. The ability to make minor repairs to equipment is a plus.
• Must be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, and be able to perform manual labor for extended periods of time in all kinds of weather.
• Must have basic math skills and the ability to use a calculator or accurately calculate figures without a calculator.
• Ability to accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives including effective written and oral communication; ability to keep customers, subordinates, peers, and supervisors informed; and the ability to listen.
• Able to maintain courteous and effective working relationships with the public, County departments, co-workers and other agencies

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have valid Colorado motor vehicle drivers license

Must have a working telephone – can be either cell or home phone.

Must pass background check: Criminal and Traffic Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment

Required legal authorization to work - United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a variety of environments. Work includes extended periods of walking, standing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and climbing. Employees in this position must be able to lift, push and pull seventy five (75) pounds, and are exposed to a wide variety of climactic conditions such as cold, heat, wind, rain and snow. Hearing voice conversation is essential to safe and effective job performance. Clear vision at 20 inches or less and up to 20 feet or more (use of corrective eyewear is acceptable). Must be 18 years or older to operate most equipment.

POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION:

This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to “biohazards” associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (aids), HAV (Hepatitis A) virus, HBV (hepatitis B) virus, and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a “biohazard” may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by Department policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to “biohazards”. The County provides inoculation of HAV, HBV, (Testing for TB) Chickenpox, Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, & Pertussis), Meningococcal, MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella), and Influenza. Some vaccinations are only required once in a life time, and you may be required to show documentation of the vaccine. Employees who decline to be vaccinated will need to sign a Declination

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties, and responsibilities. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties, and responsibilities. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).