Recycling Specialty Equipment Operator

**Recycling Specialty Equipment Operator****HIRING RANGE: $26.70 - $30.05 HOURLY**About The PositionThe Recycling Specialty Equipment Operator will operate a side-load recycling collection truck; collect, sort, decontaminate, and transfer recyclable materials from customer locations to facility; operate other specialized maintenance and recycling equipment to include forklifts, hand tools, skid steers; process recyclable material at facility. Operate a recycling collection pick-up truck; collect, sort, decontaminate, and transfer recyclable materials from customer locations to facility receptacles and/or areas; collect and deliver plastic containers/totes; provide public with information regarding recycle collection process. Perform safety inspections, maintenance, and repairs on equipment.About The Recycling DivisionThe City of Grand Junction Recycling Division provides collection of recyclable material to residential customers within the city limits and also operates a manned drop off open to the public six days a week. Our department takes pride in its work and believes that customer service, along with education to the public is a top priority for our team members.What You'll Do Operate a recycling collection truck; collect, sort, decontaminate, and transfer recyclable materials from customer locations to facility receptacles and/or areas; collect and deliver plastic containers/totes; provide the public with information regarding the recycling collection process. Operate various equipment, including forklifts, hand tools, skid steers, and other specialized maintenance and recycling equipment. Collect and sort recyclable material at the facility. Perform safety duties to include safe material handling and cone placement for traffic control. Respond to requests and inquiries from customers and the public. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.To view the full job description, click [*here.*](https://trimview.gjcity.org/?=JOBDESC/57){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.What We're Looking For Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in general labor, maintenance and repair, landscaping, or construction. High school diploma or G.E.D. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Colorado Class "B" commercial driver's license with an air brake endorsement.*Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.*Notice To ApplicantsIn compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you**?do not include the dates of your education**?to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments