Convenience Center Operator

HOW TO APPLY: (Previous applicants should reapply.)

Visit go to HUMAN RESOURCES click JOB APPLICATION under Related Links

Completed job application can be faxed to or emailed to by the closing date listed on the job announcement.

Paper applications are available at Lee County Commission Human Resources office located at 215 South 9^th Street Opelika AL (Second Floor) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Applicants can also apply at the Alabama State Employment Office.

Lee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer we will recruit hire train promote discipline and discharge in all eligible job groups without unlawful discrimination based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability marital status political affiliation or genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described in accordance to Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131).

This position is part of the Convenience Center site operations and assists with ensuring a clean user friendly work and customer environment. The person in this position will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment in the performance of their duties. This position requires the ability to work both supervised and unsupervised and the ability to work well in a team environment. This position will close on November 5 2026.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Ensures Convenience Centers are prepped for citizen use each week to include ensuring all waste and recycling receptacles are empty grounds cleaned and staff work/break areas are cleaned and maintained.

Operates assigned vehicles including box trucks and pick-up trucks with trailers.

Performs complete pre and post trip inspection of assigned vehicle and equipment including checking gauges tires tire pressure fluid levels and safety equipment; reports any problems to the Convenience Center Supervisor.

Refuels vehicle as needed; completes work orders for needed repairs.

Keeps vehicle and equipment cleaned and maintained at all times.

Maintains multiple Convenience Center sites at various locations throughout the County during operating hours using tools such as rakes shovels brooms leaf blowers grabbers and magnets to help ensure citizen safety and a clean user friendly work and customer environment during site visits.

Operates complex equipment such as backhoes or knuckle boom loaders to fill pack down and combine containers at convenience centers to prepare containers for transport and assist with removal of discarded items.

Assist customers with filling compactors/containers with trash or recyclables and assist with questions or concerns always maintaining courteous and professional customer service.

Collects waste and recyclables from various Convenience Centers and transports to appropriate facility for processing.

Sorts and process various recyclable materials and prepare materials for shipping.

Operates and maintains forklifts clamp trucks hand trucks compactors and balers.

Communicates with drivers as to when containers are full; assists drivers to hook/unhook containers and connect/disconnect containers from compactors.

Performs daily maintenance such as cleaning and greasing on compactor units balers and equipment.

Oversee assigned County inmates.

Identify hazardous materials and report any hazardous materials to the Convenience Center Operations Supervisor or appropriate authorities.

Takes shortest and safest routes possible in transportation operations obeying all traffic laws and monitoring other traffic; practices defensive driving techniques.

Maintains an awareness of all activity around assigned equipment and practices defensive driving when in pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

Responds to citizens questions and comments in a professional courteous and timely manner.

Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of vehicle and equipment operation guidelines.

Knowledge of county and department regulations policies and procedures.

Knowledge of traffic hazards safety principles rules regulations and speed limits.

Knowledge of Lee County geography and roads.

Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.

Skill in public and interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in providing good customer service to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Ability to act in a professional courteous and cooperative manner towards customers and coworkers.

Ability to comprehend and follow safety rules and regulations.

Ability to maintain a constant awareness of inmates activities and/or any citizen in proximity to work areas.

Maintains an awareness of all activity around assigned equipment and practices defensive driving when in pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

Responds to citizens questions and comments in a professional courteous and timely manner.

Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of vehicle and equipment operation guidelines.

Knowledge of county and department regulations policies and procedures.

Knowledge of traffic hazards safety principles rules regulations and speed limits.

Knowledge of Lee County geography and roads.

Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.

Skill in public and interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in providing good customer service to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Ability to act in a professional courteous and cooperative manner towards customers and coworkers.

Ability to comprehend and follow safety rules and regulations.

Ability to maintain a constant awareness of inmates activities and/or any citizen in proximity to work areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid state issued drivers license.

Required Experience:

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