Boone County Kentucky

19 Boone County Kentucky Jobs Hiring Near You

Parks Laborer (FLEX)

Burlington, KY ยท On-site

$22.33/hr

... maintain and improve Boone County parks and recreational areas. Responsibilities include ... Valid Kentucky driver's license required. * CDL preferred or must be willing to obtain within first ...

Chief Inspector

Burlington, KY ยท On-site

$28.50/hr

Must adhere to the applicable provisions of the Public Works Department Rules and Procedures, the Boone County Personnel Policies and Procedures, the Boone County Administrative Code, the Kentucky ...

Deputy Jailer

Burlington, KY ยท On-site

$23.50/hr

Adherence to the applicable provisions of the Department Rules and Regulations, the Personnel Policy Manual, the Boone County Jail Policies and Procedures, the Kentucky Revised Statutes, the Kentucky ...

Arboretum Internship

KY ยท On-site

$16.50/hr

Job Type Temporary Description Internship Highlights: * Practical Experience: Interns will engage in outdoor landscape maintenance across a 121-acre arboretum featuring computerized irrigation and ...

Program Leader

Burlington, KY ยท On-site

$13/hr

Job Summary Youth Summer Camp Counselor Responsible for supervising and engaging youth in daily camp activities, ensuring a safe, positive, and inclusive environment. Leads games, crafts, outdoor ...

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Part Time Recycling Technician

Boone County Kentucky

Burlington, KY โ€ข On-site

$21.33/hr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Part-time
Description
Job Summary
This is a technical position within the Public Works Department with a wide variety of duties pertaining to the recycling program within Boone County.
The Solid Waste Recycling Technician must obtain the ability to operate power tools, vehicles and equipment, as well as perform manual tasks assigned by a Solid Waste Services Supervisor.
Major Essential Duties
  • Work closely with the Solid Waste Services Specialist on community programs, special events, state and local clean-ups, etc.
  • Assist the Solid Waste Services Specialist with tasks related to day-to-day operations.
  • Assist with the servicing and maintenance of equipment and tools used by Solid Waste Services and the Recycling Center.
  • Safely operate vehicles, trucks and equipment as needed for the recycling program.
  • Collect, analyze and interpret data derived from programs to assist in process improvements and report writing.
  • Communicate with residents on proper disposal of materials.
  • Assist Recycling Center Manager as needed.
  • This person must have knowledge of County policies, specifications and solid waste procedures, as well as knowledge of Boone County Jail's specific procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • None

Relationships
  • The Solid Waste Services Recycling Technician performs duties within the Public Works Department, under the direct supervision of the Solid Waste Services Specialist.

Requirements
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
  • Graduate of a standard high school, vocational school or the equivalency, supplemented by experience or training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform required duties in the Solid Waste Services Division

Language Skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing

Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Skills
  • Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions
  • Interprets a variety of technical and instructional information
  • Makes decisions which serve the county's best interest and follows the missions and objectives of the Public Works Department

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  • Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Kentucky driver's license

Other Knowledge and/or Skills
  • Ability to work alone or as a team member of a Solid Waste Services Division performing tasks as assigned.
  • Ability to work with other departments, county and governmental agencies
  • Ability to work under limited supervision

Physical Demands
  • While performing job duties, the employee could reasonably be expected to:
  • Regularly (over 2/3 of regular working day)
  • Stand or walk
  • Talk or hear
  • Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
  • Operate a motor vehicle
  • Occasionally (under 1/3 of regular working day)
  • Sit
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Use hands to type, handle papers, tools etc
  • Vision requirements include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment
  • The work environments described in the preceding paragraphs represent those encountered while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • The noise level is usually moderate to high
  • Temperature level will vary from extreme cold to extreme heat.
  • The moisture level will vary from extreme dry to rain, snow, and icy conditions.

Comments
  • Must display the following:
  • Positive communication
  • Objectivity
  • Willingness to solve problems
  • Commitment to Boone County's best interests
  • Must adhere to the applicable provisions of the Code Enforcement and Safety Department Rules and Procedures, the Boone County Personnel Policies and Procedures, the Boone County Administrative Code, the Kentucky Revised Statutes, and any other procedures, rules, regulations, and policies set forth by appropriate authorities.
  • Must be neat in appearance.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must maintain confidentiality when required.
  • Must have the ability to pass drug and background checks.

Salary Description
$21.33