We're Hiring: Operations Assistant

Lopez Solid Waste is hiring!

Our team is looking for a part-time Operations Assistant who's ready and willing to learn our systems and equipment, and to help us manage our community's waste safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Job Title: Operations Assistant, part-time

Schedule: 20-24 hours per week; Must be able to work weekends

Pay: $36.75 per hour, plus benefits

As an Operations Assistant, your duties would include:

• Assisting LSWDD staff with various facility operations tasks primarily during business hours, as delegated by the Facility Manager. Tasks may include site set-up and clean-up, directing site traffic, operating heavy equipment, facilitating recycling programs, facilitating Take It Or Leave It (TIOLI), and transacting with customers in the payment kiosk.

• Assisting customers with recycling, garbage, and TIOLI activities, and informing customers and visitors about LSWDD operations and mission.

• Supporting fellow staff and volunteers and maintaining positive working relationships.

This job requires frequent physical activity, all outdoors. Operations Assistants must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, and pull items up to 50 lbs. You must be able to operate or learn how to operate LSWDD equipment including forklift and backhoe and maintain all necessary licenses.

Questions? Send us an email at info@lopezsolidwaste.org, or contact our Facility Manager: asak@lopezsolidwaste.org.

To apply, email your resume and a letter of interest to our Facility Manager: asak@lopezsolidwaste.org.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!