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The Township of River Falls is seeking a reliable, physically active Recycling Center Attendant to assist residents and maintain the drop-off site. This is a part-time, year-round position requiring approximately 8-12 hours per week, primarily on Saturdays, and Wednesday afternoons May - September offering $15.45 per hour.

Job Overview

You will be the face of our community's sustainability efforts, ensuring local residents sort their materials properly and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment at the drop-off facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Guide and direct residents to the appropriate drop-off bins (e.g., plastics, glass, paper, metals, electronics).
• Quality Control: Inspect recyclable items to prevent contamination, ensuring unacceptable waste is rejected.
• Site Maintenance: Keep the facility clean, sweep, and crush or move  as bins fill up.
• Traffic Control: Ensure vehicles flow smoothly and safely in and out of the center.
• Reporting: Inform the suervisor when dumpsters reach capacity and need to be hauled away.

Position Requirements

• Must be 14 years or older,
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and spend extended periods standing or walking outdoors in various Wisconsin weather conditions.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; ability to explain recycling guidelines in a polite but firm manner.
• Willingness to undergo basic safety training.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates should request an application at the recycling center and submit the completed application to the recycling center or to the Town Clerk.

• Email: [email protected]