Job description

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in working for Harvey County!
We enjoy a safe, enthusiastic work environment with well qualified employees that establish us as an emerging leader in the state. We want you to be here, too.

To submit an application for this position, please visit: https://ksgovjobs.com/Vacancies/VacancyDetail/1043

Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Solid Waste Director, this nonexempt position is responsible for performing clerical, financial, and record-keeping duties, answering questions about appropriate loads, inspecting loads and preparing tickets for haulers and entering data into the computer system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Responsible for billings, deposits, and bookkeeping.
- Inspect loads and write tickets.
- Responsible for posting payments and balancing books.
- Keep office and shop clean.
- Responsible for maintaining landfill books and collection and deposit of fees.
- Maintain safe environment and efficient operation.
- Answer phone and takes messages.
- Work to improve customer service.
- Work with other departments to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Operate wheel loader, shovel loaders, dozer, and backhoe and other equipment to separate the waste stream into construction, metal, debris, brush, leaves, grass, recyclables, and contaminants.

- Load solid waste onto conveyors, hoppers, or trailers. Push and pack trash with backhoe.

- Direct unloading of solid waste at Transfer Station. Control public traffic and other operators passing near, in, or around work zones.

Competencies:
Customer Focus and Public Relations - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Safety - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and effectively interpret information.

Accountability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works on weekends.

Required Education and/or Experience:
High school education or G.E.D.; six months to twelve months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two year-college or technical school; or one year to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:
Must possess strong computer skills that at a minimum include Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Excel.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) training
OSHA Hazwoper training
Driver’s license

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more information, please call us at (316) 284-6806, or visit the Harvey County Courthouse, 800 N. Main St. in Newton, Kansas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.68 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newton, KS 67114: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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