Culpeper Recycling

Salary : $34,721.28 - $46,004.00 Annually
Location : County of Culpeper, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00544
Department: Environmental Services
Division: Landfill
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Responsible for facilitating the daily operations of the solid waste drop-off convenience center, and performs related duties as required.
Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Meets all incoming customers
• Performs spot checks on incoming loads and ensures materials are acceptable
• Directs customers with overloaded vehicles to the transfer station
• Coordinates traffic flow between the convenience center and the transfer station
• Answers questions from users and the general public
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records pertaining to daily operations, such as number of vehicles entering landfill, use of dumpsters and recycling containers, etc.
• Monitors use of the dumpster outside the landfill gate, and ensures dumpsters are only used for household trash
• Pull and empty dumpsters when full
• Supervises Community Diversification workers

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Cleans the scale house and adjoining bathroom
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Education equivalent to a high school diploma. Experience performing data entry and retrieval preferred, not required.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check. Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license; CDL license preferred. Must work some weekends.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform medium physical work
• Ability to follow safety procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Working Conditions & Disclaimer
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as medium. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Tasks may require continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and other strenuous activity. Requires the ability to perform skilled coordinated movements, such as operating varied office equipment. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Essential functions are regularly performed in a landfill/waste management facility. May risk exposure to exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes, temperature and noise extremes.
Disclaimer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS
THERE ARE FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME COMPLEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE REFER TO THE BENEFITS THAT APPLY TO THIS JOB POSTING.
COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.
RETIREMENT As a condition of full-time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan.
All individuals are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their retirement account each month as a condition of employment.
LIFE INSURANCE The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee's annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit. Additional coverage may be purchased.
MEDICAL INSURANCE The County offers two (2) medical plans: an HMO & an HSA.
DENTAL INSURANCE The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents.
HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS The County follows the state calendar for paid holidays. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office, or department in which an individual is employed.
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases. This does not apply to Culpeper Human Services.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The County offers basic income protection in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. The County pays for this coverage for all VRS members.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short-term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Accident Plan
Cancer Plan
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Part-time employees must consistently work at least 20 hours per week to participate in the programs listed below.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Personal Accident Indemnity Plan
Cancer Plan
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses not covered by the benefit plans. The IRS regulates this program, which runs from September to October.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program, and it runs from September to October.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.
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