RECYCLING OPERATOR
Recycling Operator is non-competitive, meaning the state checks your education and experience against the spec instead of ranking you on a test.
The minimum is 1 year of relevant experience and a professional license.
How to apply
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No examThis title is not filled by examination
Non-competitive, unclassified, and Senior Executive Service titles are appointed directly by the hiring agency rather than through a civil service exam. Apply directly to the agency below.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under direction, operates, adjusts, and maintains machinery used in processing, shredding, baling, crushing, and/or compacting recyclable material; may also operate mechanical equipment and vehicles such as trucks, front-end loaders, forklifts, and booms to move, lift, load, and/or transport recyclable material and/or commingled solid waste; maintains the area grounds of the recycling facility; does other related duties.
Examples of work
May operate and monitor a control panel to activate main power switch, motors, and automatic lubrication pump for shredding operation. Checks temperature and amperage gauges for safe operating range. May synchronize feed and discharge conveyors to provide maximum performance and productivity. May oversee operation of magnetic separation equipment. May operate water spray system to offset fire or excessive dust. Shuts down operation in event of malfunction and notifies proper personnel of remedial action to be taken. May instruct and oversee unskilled personnel as to type of waste material to be manually separated from regular processing operation. Monitors dumping of incoming material at receiving area. Maintains records and files on equipment usage, material processed, material recovered, and so forth. Operates power equipment to separate various types of material. May operate can crushing machinery to reduce bulk size. May operate glass breaking machinery to reduce bulk size. May operate shredder and baler for recycling. May operate heavy truck or separator truck to collect, transport, and discharge recycled products. May operate tractor to move or collect material. Operates skid steer loader, front-end loader, forklift, roll off or heavy dump truck to move recycled or solid waste material. May drive a dump truck to transport material. and equipment, plow snow and for other purposes as assigned. Operates equipment such as loader to pull, pile, turn, or load recyclable or solid waste material. Operates machinery with attached equipment such as hoists, cutting discs, and blades to raise/lower, turn, chop, grind, or separate recyclable or solid waste material. May, with assistance, operate a truck mounted hydraulic boom to lift and dump containers and/or material into truck body or machinery, exercising care to avoid contact by boom with overhead power lines. Determines proper gears, speed, and timing required to accomplish work or makes decisions concerning equipment operations such as lift capacity, weight, and balance of backhoes or forklifts and their loads. Ensures that equipment is ready for operation at all times by inspecting and lubricating moving parts, adding fuel, inspecting tires for proper inflation, checking brake hydraulic reservoir level, coolant and oil level, and making a general inspection of equipment for any obvious deficiencies. Reads instructional and operational manuals to learn correct lubrication, adjustment, and repair procedures for equipment. Performs a variety of manual unskilled laboring tasks and work assignments when not engaged in operation of equipment. Reports any problems that cause a delay in completion of work assignment to the supervisor, either in writing or orally. Receives assignments either in writing or orally explaining work to be done and equipment to be used to know specifics of assigned tasks. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in operating one or more types of gasoline or diesel powered mobile equipment used for excavation, grading, paving, earth moving, or hoisting, or in operating similar types of motorized construction equipment.
License
Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. Appointees may also be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of solid waste and recyclable material handling and processing methods Knowledge of mechanical functioning of large scale equipment. Knowledge of equipment and methods used to transport, transfer, and collect solid waste and recyclable materials. Knowledge of the use of different sets of controls for operating equipment and attachments. Knowledge of adjusting, oiling, greasing, fueling, and maintaining various equipment to ensure good working conditions. Knowledge of sight inspection procedures used to ensure safe operation of equipment. Ability to follow specific oral or written instructions concerning work assignments. Ability to work without close, constant supervision in performing work assignments. Ability to handle different sets of controls used to operate various equipment. Ability to adjust, oil, grease, fuel, and maintain equipment. Ability to sight inspect equipment to ensure safe operation of equipment. Ability to comprehend various functional phases of machinery utilized in the shredding processing and disposal of solid waste and recyclable material. Ability to perform routine and complex mechanical and manual operations. Ability to maintain records. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.