Recycling Advocate

Waste Connections of Washington, Inc. is searching for a Recycling Advocate to join our team in Vancouver, WA.

Shift is Monday - Friday.

Start time 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Wage range is $23.50/hour

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Job Description:

OurRecyclingAdvocates do more than drive, they focus on our Curbside Contamination Reduction Plan. This position visits residential homes and apartment complexes collecting data to help spread educationalrecycling& composting awareness. This is an important role in helping improve the overall quality of recyclable materials in Clark County. If you are passionate about sustainability, then this could be a great fit for you!

• Visiting assigned areas on collection day and placing informational tags on recycling & organics carts.
• Delivering educational materials, inventorying, and surveying at apartment complexes.
• Accurately collecting data and other information.
• Responding to questions and concerns of the public in a professional, friendly, and respectful manner.
• Tabling at events on the weekends and assisting other staff with small projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Expereince working in sustainability, waste reduction, recycling, composting field highly preferred.
• Familiarity with the Clark County region and recycling practices.
• Working knowledge of applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of applications such as Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Forms.
• Ability to make judgement calls to maintain safety while walking and driving along streets.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk long distances and up and down numerous flights of stairs.
• Ability to drive a vehicle for long durations of time.
• Ability to lift up to 25lb-boxes and other equipment using proper lifting techniques.
• Must have a valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and a good driving record.
• Safety sensitive position; offer of employment dependent on eligible background check, eligible motor vehicle report and clean drug panel screening .

Logistics:

• 40 hour work-week.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com.

Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections.

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).

Washington State Wage range is $23.50/HR to $23.50/HR

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