The Position
Bargaining Unit : Local 856 - General Services & Maintenance Unit
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department is offering an excellent opportunity to fill two vacancies for the position of Temporary Recycle Center Attendant I. This position is 40 hours / week, Monday through Thursday, 6 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., and does NOT include benefits.
The Public Works Department has an organizational culture that strives for continuous improvement. Our mission is to deliver cost-effective, safe, reliable, and sustainable services for the Contra Costa County community. Public Works maintains 660 miles of roads and 150 miles of streams; channels and other drainage facilities as well as maintains 93 county buildings.
Under supervision, Recycle Center Attendants perform countywide recycling functions, participate on recycling routes throughout the County; performs a variety of manual activities in support of the Recycle Center, and performs other related duties as required.
We are looking for someone who is :
- A hard-worker that can follow written and oral instructions
- Dependable and consistently arrives on time
- Able to work independently and self-manage
- Courteous and able to provide excellent customer service while performing job duties
What you will typically be responsible for :
Collecting and processing recycled materialDriving County vehicles to multiple buildings in various cities throughout the County on a daily basisPreparing, maintaining, and submitting necessary records pertaining to recycle servicesFulfilling multiple work orders which may involve safely moving, pushing, or lifting heavy objects, furniture or equipmentWorking collectively with a diverse work group from various backgroundsFollowing instructions and effectively communicating with your lead and supervisorA few reasons you might love this job :
Alternative Work Schedule (4 / 10 Schedule Monday through Thursday)Learning to work with various equipment and machineryGreat staff with years of knowledge and experienceOpportunity to build relationships with staff throughout the CountyA few challenges you might face in this job :
Physically demanding jobJob duties can be repetitiveRequires great customer serviceEmployees may work in challenging weather conditionsCompetencies Required :
General physical ability : using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordinationManual dexterity : using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficientlySelf-management : showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependabilityProfessional integrity and ethics : displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountabilitySafety focus : showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazardsCustomer focus : attending to the needs and expectations of customersInterpersonal savvy : considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situationsBuilding and maintaining relationships : establishing rapport and maintaining professional relationshipsTeamwork : collaborating with others to achieve shared goalsAdaptability : responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requiresHandling stress : maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversityInforming : Proactively obtaining and sharing informationDesirable Qualifications
A proven track record of working independently with minimal supervisionCustomer service experienceExperience using a fork liftExperience in an industrial recycling / surplus settingMinimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be :
Licenses Required : Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.
Education : Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency, or high school proficiency certificate.
Experience : One (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent experience performing manual labor.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https : / / www.contracosta.ca.gov / 1343 / Employee-Benefits