Location: Salina,KS, USA
LANDFILL ATTENDANT
Part-Time Permanent
Salina Municipal Landfill
The Landfill Attendant is pivotal in maintaining efficient operations & upholding environmental standards at Salina's Municipal Landfill. This frontline position involves managing traffic flow, coordinating the unloading of waste, & acting as a central contact for community waste management inquiries. Ideal for individuals with strong problem-solving skills & a knack for exceptional customer service, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in supporting community well-being & environmental conservation.
Career Advancement: Landfill Attendant (Full-time)
On-the-Job Training: The incoming Landfill Attendant will undergo thorough on-the-job training with guidance from our experienced staff at Salina's Municipal Landfill. Trainees will be instructed on key operational duties, waste regulation compliance, handling financial transactions & managing customer inquiries accurately & efficiently. This supportive training environment fosters the development of confidence & proficiency in all responsibilities of the role.
Duties:
* Opens & closes scale house for operations; unlocks & locks facility perimeter gate.
* Directs customers to proper unloading area for waste disposal within the landfill.
* Coordinates with waste disposal vehicle operators to efficiently manage traffic flow & prevent congestion at unloading points.
* Monitors waste types & materials to ensure only permissible waste is accepted in compliance with environmental regulations.
* Reads scale meters & records weights of solid waste coming to the landfill.
* Provides guidance & instructions to customers on acceptance criteria, recycling facilities, & fees.
* Resolves customer concerns or directs them to the appropriate personnel regarding non-technical issues or inquiries.
* Performs clerical duties for landfill operations.
* Processes charges & payments for waste disposal; provides receipts & tickets as required.
* Prepares monthly summaries; maintains landfill users reports.
* Cleans buildings & tends to the surrounding grounds; picks up litter as needed.
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
Experience:
* One (1) year of experience as a cashier or in a role with related financial responsibilities.
* One (1) year of administrative work & customer service experience; proficient computer skills.
Requirements:
* Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license.
* Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Hours:
* Work schedule is Monday - Tuesday 6:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
* Other days are scheduled as needed.
Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Machines, Tools, & Equipment: Calculator, computer, pen, pencil, printer, radio, telephone & vehicles.
Starting pay: $16.39-17.21/hr. DOQ
Part-Time Paid Time Off:
* 24 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (48 hours in first year).
* 48 hours of sick leave during first year.
Benefits: Part-time position is eligible for certain employee benefits. See Benefits Summary below.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-###-####.
ADA Notice: For needed accommodations, please call 785-###-#### Office or 785-###-#### TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.
TH 12/19/2024