Equipment Operator I (Full Time 2nd Shift) - Recycling

Reporting to the Recycling Operations Supervisor, the Equipment Operator I (Recycling) performs generalized labor skills and provides light and/or heavy equipment operational support involving Recycling and Resource Recovery Operations.

HOURS : 2nd Shift: Mon- Fri 2:00pm - 11:00pm (overtime as assigned); Also there is Rotational Saturdays (approx. 1x month) 6:30am-12:30pm. This position does have possibilities of over time
LOCATION: Recycling & Solid Waste - 1419 Holland Road, Appleton, Wisconsin
BENEFITS:
Comprehensive benefits package which includes being a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System!
Want to learn more? Click Learn more today by visiting: Within one year of employment valid State of Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License Class B with endorsement N (Tanker) is required. As well as the ability to legally operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV's) with Air Brakes. On-site training provided.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to harmonize and align with the mission/vision/purpose/core values/goals of the Department and comply with all policies, and procedures of the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work semi-independently making sound decisions using good judgment.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, county officials and officers, general public, etc.
• Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work hours, especially in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports
• Knowledge of and ability to operate and service trucks, tractors, and light equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and cope with distracting vibrations, fumes, dust, etc.
• Ability to read gauges, dials, etc.
• Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to organize and schedule work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, lift, carry; push, pull, and otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.

Essential Physical Demands

1. Stand/walk
2. Sit (driving/operating equipment)
3. Lift/carry up to 100 lbs. floor to 3'7" (3'7" height of pickup truck bed)
4. Push/pull
5. Climbing (on/off equipment)
6. Stooping
7. Kneeling
8. Bending
9. Crawling
10. Reaching: high/low level
11. Finger movement-repetitive
12. Repetitive twisting/pressure with wrist or hands
13. Both hands required
14. Both legs required
15. Ability to communicate verbally
16. Visual requirements for operator moving machinery/vehicles