Recycling Specialty Equipment Operator

Recycling Specialty Equipment Operator
HIRING RANGE: $26.70 - $30.05 HOURLY

About the Position:
The Recycling Specialty Equipment Operator performs a variety of skilled duties in support of the City's recycling operations, including operating specialized collection vehicles and equipment to collect, transport, process, and transfer recyclable materials. This position is responsible for servicing collection routes and the drop-off location, maintaining and delivering collection containers, operating forklifts, skid steers, and other specialized equipment, performing routine equipment inspections and maintenance, and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of recycling facilities. The Specialty Equipment Operator also provides exceptional customer service by assisting residents, answering questions, and promoting proper recycling practices while ensuring all work is performed in accordance with established safety procedures.

About the Recycling Division:
The City of Grand Junction Recycling Division provides curbside recycling collection to customers within the city limits and operates a staffed public drop-off facility open six days per week. The Division is committed to delivering exceptional customer service while providing a comprehensive range of recycling services, including collection, drop-off, material processing, and public education to support waste diversion and environmental stewardship. 

What You'll Do: 

• Operate a variety of collection vehicles; collect, sort, decontaminate, and transfer recyclable materials from customer locations to designated facilities.

• Collect, assemble, wash, and deliver plastic totes and lids.
• Operate various equipment, including forklifts, hand tools, skid steers, and other specialized equipment.
• Perform work in accordance with established safety procedures. 
• Respond to requests and inquiries from customers and the public; provide the public with information regarding the recycling collection process.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level. 

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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 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 Applicants:
In 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

City Employee Health Clinic:   
The City is committed to supporting the health and well-being of employees, and their families. Our near-site Sage Health & Wellness Center offers free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and their dependents enrolled in a City health plan. Services include preventative care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, a medical massage therapist, and behavioral health counseling. The clinic also offers wellness programs, challenges, and classes that empower employees and their families to stay healthy and thrive.

Explore the Area:  
Grand Junction, Colorado, is the key access point to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction was named for the convergence of the Gunnison River and Colorado River. Over 1.5 million acres of public lands connect the area’s alpine terrain with the dramatic high desert, nourished by powerful rivers that sustain the vibrant agriculture industry. Opportunities for outdoor adventures are abundant in every season due to the year-round temperate climate. Home to “Nature’s Trifecta,” Grand Junction is surrounded by the Colorado National Monument – a mini-Grand Canyon, Rattlesnake Arches – the second-largest concentration of natural arches in the world, and the Grand Mesa – the largest flat-top mountain in the world. Agritourism, art and history, boutique shopping, and trendy restaurants complement the outdoor recreation scene. With a population over 160,000 in Mesa County (over 70,000 within the City limits), Grand Junction has all the city amenities you expect with a hometown atmosphere that is friendly and comfortable. See Visit Grand Junction for more information.

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.