Recycle Center Attendant - 082317 - 00181

The purpose of this job is to perform general/manual work associated with operation of the Rutherford County Recycle Center. Duties and responsibilities include assisting the public with disposal of recyclable materials, directing separation of disposable/non-disposable materials, cleaning/maintaining compactor areas and recycle center facilities, operating compactors, monitoring content levels on containers, providing information and assistance, managing scrap electronic collection, dismantling large televisions, palletizing computers and televisions, loading pallets into semi-trailer, operating forklift, driving pickup truck to other sites to monitor container levels, pick up bicycles, and performing other tasks as assigned. Reports to Solid Waste/ Landfill Director.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
 
Data Utilization:  Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Include judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.
 
Human Interaction:  Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well established policies, procedures and standards.  Require the ability to interact with the public and fellow employees in a courteous and professional manner using verbal/nonverbal cues to include voice tone and mannerisms. 
 
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:  Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
 
Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.
 
Mathematical Aptitude:  Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
 
Functional Reasoning:  Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.  Involve semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
 
Situational Reasoning:  Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
 
 
ADA COMPLIANCE/PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS
 
Physical Ability:  Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
 
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals.  Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
 
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature extremes, machinery, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.
 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS
 
STANDING AND WALKING
Tasks: Monitoring center activity
Surface: Smooth
Estimated Total Hours: ___8___ Maximum Continuous Time: ___4___
 
SITTING
Tasks: Very little
Estimated Total Hours: __1/2__ Maximum Continuous Time: __30 minutes__
 
LIFTING/CARRYING
Weight           Hourly             Daily         Weekly           Monthly         Never
<10 lbs              X                                       
11-25 lbs           X                                                                                              
26-50 lbs           X                                                                                               
51-75 lbs                                                     X                                                      
76-100 lbs                                                                           X                             
>100 lbs                                                                                                   X       

PUSHING/PULLING
Tasks: Adjusting materials in containers
Objects: Rake, broom, or shovel
            Height of hands above floor during push: 6 feet
            Frequency:  Daily
 
CLIMBING
Tasks: Adjusting loads or loading pallets onto semi-truck
Device: Containers and ladder
Height: 6 feet
Frequency: Daily
 
BENDING/SQUATTING/KNEELING
Tasks: Picking up trash
Frequency: Daily

REACHING
Tasks: Adjusting loads
Hands Used:  RIGHT     LEFT    BOTH X
 
Distance   Direction   Frequency  Duration   Avg. Weight
0-20"           Both           Hourly       1 minute         50 lbs
21-36"        Both            Hourly       1 minute         50 lbs
 
 WORK CONDITIONS
Exposure to: Yes/No
Hot Temperatures: Yes 
Cold Temperatures: Yes 
Sudden Changes in Temperature: Yes 
Noise: Yes 
Fumes: Yes 
Cramped Quarters: Yes 
Cold Surfaces: Yes
Hot Surfaces: Yes
Sharp Edges: Yes 
Vibration: Yes
Fluorescent Lighting: Yes 
Computer Monitor Screen Glare: No
 
Inside Building__10___% of time
Outside __90____% of time
 
OTHER JOB DEMANDS
Does Job Require: Yes/No
Crawling: Yes 
Jumping: Yes 
Lying on Back: Yes 
Lying on Stomach: Yes 
Twisting: Yes 
Sweeping/Mopping: Yes 
General Cleaning: Yes 
Handling Trash: Yes 

HAND USE
Type of Use: Yes/No/Frequency
Keystrokes: No 
Grasp: Yes / Hourly
Fine Motor i.e: writing, twisting hands or wrist, etc: Yes / Hourly